Nosocomial Infections in the Intensive Care Unit Part 2 Lecture 5: Surgical Site Infections

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What characterizes a surgical site infection (SSI)?

Infection involving the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or muscle below fascia (correct)

Infection with drainage of any consistency from the surgical site

Infection occurring within 60 days of surgery

Infection with fever and tenderness at the surgical site

When does a deep surgical wound infection occur?

Within 60 days after surgery if an implant is present

Within 1 year after surgery if no implant present

Within 30 days after surgery if no implant present (correct)

Within 30 days after surgery regardless of implant presence

What significantly affects the risk of infection for a surgical site?

Blood type of the patient

Type of anesthesia used during surgery

Number of visitors allowed in the recovery room

Length of time tissues are exposed during the operation (correct)

Which type of wound is considered 'clean-contaminated'?

Wounds entered into the oropharynx or vagina in a controlled manner Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of operations fall under the 'clean' wound class?

58% Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common pathogen associated with surgical site infections?

S. aureus Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for surgical site infections?

Regular exercise Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for preventing surgical site infections related to hair removal?

Clipping of skin is preferred over shaving Signup and view all the answers

When should prophylactic preoperative antibiotics be administered?

30-60 minutes prior to skin incision Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for antibiotic therapy if the organism causing the surgical site infection (SSI) has been identified?

Modify antibiotics according to sensitivity patterns of the particular pathogen Signup and view all the answers

Nosocomial Infections in the Intensive Care Unit Part 2 Lecture 5: Surgical Site Infections

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Questions and Answers

What characterizes a surgical site infection (SSI)?

When does a deep surgical wound infection occur?

What significantly affects the risk of infection for a surgical site?

Which type of wound is considered 'clean-contaminated'?

What percentage of operations fall under the 'clean' wound class?

What is the most common pathogen associated with surgical site infections?

Which factor is NOT listed as a risk factor for surgical site infections?

What is the recommended approach for preventing surgical site infections related to hair removal?

When should prophylactic preoperative antibiotics be administered?

What is the recommended approach for antibiotic therapy if the organism causing the surgical site infection (SSI) has been identified?

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