The risk of a surgical site infection depends on the type of surgical wound: Clean wounds: These are uncontaminated, non-inflamed wounds that don't involve internal organs Clean-contaminated ...

Most SSIs are believed to be acquired during a surgical procedure from the ... theater versus during postoperative wound care or secondary infection, and the proportion of endogenous versus ...

Wounds are more than just skin deep. They can affect every aspect of a person’s life, from mobility and independence to overall health and well-being. Whether you are dealing with ...

West Orange, N.J.-based RWJBarnabas Health is piloting an artificial intelligence tool to detect surgical site infections ...

Cesarean section, a surgical procedure for delivering a baby through an incision made in the mother's abdomen, is generally ...

SAN DIEGO — The prophylactic use of negative pressure wound therapy did not mitigate ... lesion in a disabled throwing shoulder undergoing surgical treatment. SAN DIEGO — The United States ...

The Bluebelle Wound Healing Questionnaire (WHQ) is a measure for assessing wounds for surgical site infection. It is designed for patient self-report or completion by a healthcare professional and is ...

The Global Medical Tapes and Bandages Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2026 to 2033, according to a new report published by Verified Market Reports®. The report reveals that the ...

Prophylactic measures such as vancomycin, povidone-iodine and saline irrigation yielded similar rates of periprosthetic joint infection and wound complications at 3 months for high-risk patients ...

A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) revealed that the Surgical Site Infections ... Clean, polluted wound class and surgeries lasting longer than 120 minutes were substantially ...