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Which of the following is the definition of bacterial infection?
Which of the following is the most common subtype of Surgical Site Infections (SSI)?
Which of the following is not a subtype of Surgical Site Infections (SSI)?
Which of the following is an example of a clean surgical wound?
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Which of the following is the most contaminated type of surgical wound?
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Which of the following is an example of a clean contaminated wound?
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What is the infection rate range for contaminated wounds?
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When is the use of antibiotics prophylactically recommended for surgeries?
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What is the primary objective of aseptic surgery?
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What factors may affect a patient's ability to fight off infection during surgery?
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What is the preferred method for choosing antibiotics for small animals?
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What is the recommended antibiotic for anaerobic organism coverage in small animals during surgery?
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What is the preferred method of administering antibiotics for horses?
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What is oxytetracycline used for in horses?
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What is the spectrum of coverage for amoxycillin in small animals?
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Which of the following is NOT a subtype of Surgical Site Infections (SSI)?
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What is the most common subtype of Surgical Site Infections (SSI)?
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Which type of surgical wound has the highest risk of infection development?
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What is the definition of a bacterial infection?
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Which surgical procedure is an example of a clean wound?
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What is the preferred method of administering antibiotics for horses?
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What is the preferred antibiotic for anaerobic organism coverage during small animal surgery?
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What is the spectrum of coverage for amoxycillin in small animals?
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What is the reason for culturing and sensitivity testing before choosing an antibiotic for an animal?
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What is the preferred antibiotic for small animals with a limited spectrum of choice?
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Which of the following is an example of a contaminated wound?
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What is the primary objective of aseptic surgery?
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When is the use of antibiotics prophylactically recommended for surgeries?
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What are some host factors that may affect a patient's ability to fight off infection during surgery?
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What are some methods for reducing infections during surgery?
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Which of the following is the most common subtype of Surgical Site Infections (SSI)?
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What is the infection rate range for contaminated wounds?
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What is the definition of a bacterial infection?
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Which type of surgical wound has the highest risk of infection development?
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What are Surgical Site Infections (SSI's)?
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What is the preferred method of administering antibiotics for horses?
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What is the recommended antibiotic for anaerobic organism coverage in small animals during surgery?
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What is the spectrum of coverage for amoxycillin in small animals?
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What is oxytetracycline used for in horses?
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When is the use of antibiotics prophylactically recommended for surgeries?
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Which of the following is an example of a clean contaminated wound?
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What is the primary objective of aseptic surgery?
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When is the use of antibiotics prophylactically recommended for surgeries?
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Study Notes
Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
- Definition: Bacterial infection that occurs within 30 days after surgery or within 1 year if an implant is left in place.
- Subtypes: Superficial incisional SSI, Deep incisional SSI, Organ/space SSI.
Types of Surgical Wounds
- Clean wound: No intrusion into the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or respiratory tract, e.g., skin lesion excision.
- Clean-contaminated wound: Entry into the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or respiratory tract, but without significant spillage, e.g., elective cholecystectomy.
- Contaminated wound: Gross spillage from the gastrointestinal, genitourinary, or respiratory tract, or inflammatory response, e.g., bowel perforation.
- Dirty wound: Traumatic wound with retained devitalized tissue, or a surgical wound with a significant amount of non-viable tissue.
Antibiotic Use and Infection Prevention
- Prophylactic antibiotic use is recommended for surgeries with high risk of infection, such as contaminated or dirty wounds.
- Primary objective of aseptic surgery is to prevent infection.
- Factors affecting a patient's ability to fight off infection during surgery: Age, nutrition, underlying disease, and medication.
- Methods for reducing infections during surgery: Aseptic technique, prophylactic antibiotics, and proper wound care.
Antibiotic Choices for Animals
- Preferred method for choosing antibiotics for small animals: Culture and sensitivity testing.
- Preferred antibiotic for anaerobic organism coverage in small animals: Amoxycillin.
- Preferred method of administering antibiotics for horses: Local administration.
- Oxytetracycline is used for its broad-spectrum coverage in horses.
Infection Rates and Risk
- Infection rate range for contaminated wounds: 3.1-11.8%.
- Highest risk of infection development: Contaminated wounds.
- Most common subtype of Surgical Site Infections (SSI): Superficial incisional SSI.
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Test your knowledge on wound contamination and surgical infections with this quiz. Learn about the different types of contamination and how to minimize the risk of bacterial infections. Challenge yourself with questions on surgical site infections and more.