Podcasts about surgical site infection

Interview with Daniel Reim, MD, and Tara Catharina Mueller, MD, authors Intraoperative Wound Irrigation for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Laparotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial by CHIR-Net. Hosted by Amalia Cochran, MD. Related Content: Intraoperative Wound Irrigation for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Laparotomy

Interview with Daniel Reim, MD, and Tara Catharina Mueller, MD, authors Intraoperative Wound Irrigation for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Laparotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial by CHIR-Net. Hosted by Amalia Cochran, MD. Related Content: Intraoperative Wound Irrigation for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Laparotomy

Welcome to the Sterile Technique Podcast! It's the podcast about Surgical Technology. Whether you are a CST or CSFA, this podcast helps you earn CE credits and improve your surgery skills in the OR. This episode discusses the cover article of the December 2023 issue of The Surgical Technologist, which is the official journal of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). The article is titled, "Preventing Surgical Site Infection After Inguinal Lymph Node Dissection". "Scrub in" at steriletpodcast.com and on Twitter, @SterileTPodcast (twitter.com/SterileTPodcast). This podcast is a Dybas Media production. Sound effects adapted from GarageBand and sindhu.tms at https://freesound.org/people/sindhu.tms/sounds/169065/ and licensed courtesy of https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/.

Welcome to the Sterile Technique Podcast! It's the podcast about Surgical Technology. Whether you are a CST or CSFA, this podcast helps you earn CE credits and improve your surgery skills in the OR. This episode discusses the cover article of the November 2023 issue of The Surgical Technologist, which is the official journal of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). The article is titled, "Surgical Site Infection Following a Cranioplasty". "Scrub in" at steriletpodcast.com and on Twitter, @SterileTPodcast (twitter.com/SterileTPodcast). This podcast is a Dybas Media production. Sound effects adapted from GarageBand and sindhu.tms at https://freesound.org/people/sindhu.tms/sounds/169065/ and licensed courtesy of https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/.

This podcast focuses on the surgical site infection reduction bundle as part of the ERAS guidelines that was first published in 2016 and updated in 2019, and the 2020 vulvar and vaginal surgeries ERAS guidelines.Before we dive into the SSI reduction bundle, we want to highlight the importance of patient education and participation in any ERAS protocol. Pre-operative education and psychological preparation is critical. Written information was determined to be superior to verbal in a randomized clinical trial in gynecologic oncology surgery.2023-2024 SGO ERAS Subcommittee Members and Speakers:Lee-may Chen, MD; Subcommittee Lead and ModeratorNawar Latif, MD, MPH, MSCECollin Sitler, DOBrenna Swift, MD, MASc, MSc, FRCSCSound engineered and produced by Betheon Whyte on behalf of the Society of Gynecologic Oncology. 

Welcome to the Sterile Technique Podcast! It's the podcast about Surgical Technology. Whether you are a CST or CSFA, this podcast helps you earn CE credits and improve your surgery skills in the OR. This episode discusses the cover article of the July 2023 issue of The Surgical Technologist, which is the official journal of the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST). The article is titled, "Surgical Site Infection and Wound Management in Spine Surgery". "Scrub in" at steriletpodcast.com and on Twitter, @SterileTPodcast (twitter.com/SterileTPodcast). This podcast is a Dybas Media production. Sound effects adapted from GarageBand and sindhu.tms at https://freesound.org/people/sindhu.tms/sounds/169065/ and licensed courtesy of https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/.

In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Sinèad Horgan, Director of Nursing South/South West Hospital Group, and School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork in Ireland. We discuss a journey towards surgical site sueveillance and quality improvement and her recent papers on this topic. We discuss knowledge, attitudes, gaining engagement, buy-in and the importance of patient involvement in SSI prevention. Papers discussed include: Horgan S, et al. Healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes of surgical site infection and surveillance: A narrative systematic review. Nurse Educ Pract. 2023;69:103637.  HTTPS://doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103637 Horgan S, et al. Impact of a quality improvement intervention on the incidence of surgical site infection in patients undergoing colorectal surgery: Pre-test-post-test design. J Clin Nurs. 2023.  HTTPS://doi:10.1111/jocn.16690 Troughton R, et al. Understanding determinants of infection control practices in surgery: the role of shared ownership and team hierarchy. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2019;8:116.  https://doi:10.1186/s13756-019-0565-8

In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Sinèad Horgan, Director of Nursing South/South West Hospital Group, and School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Medicine and Health, University College Cork in Ireland. We discuss a journey towards surgical site sueveillance and quality improvement and her recent papers on this topic. We discuss knowledge, attitudes, gaining engagement, buy-in and the importance of patient involvement in SSI prevention. Papers discussed include: Horgan S, et al. Healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes of surgical site infection and surveillance: A narrative systematic review. Nurse Educ Pract. 2023;69:103637.  HTTPS://doi:10.1016/j.nepr.2023.103637 Horgan S, et al. Impact of a quality improvement intervention on the incidence of surgical site infection in patients undergoing colorectal surgery: Pre-test-post-test design. J Clin Nurs. 2023.  HTTPS://doi:10.1111/jocn.16690 Troughton R, et al. Understanding determinants of infection control practices in surgery: the role of shared ownership and team hierarchy. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control. 2019;8:116.  https://doi:10.1186/s13756-019-0565-8

In this first episode of 2023, Martin talks to Melissa Rochon and Prof Judith Tanner about their recent paper in the Journal of Hospital Infection that reports on the use of patient-generated images in SSI surveillance.   Papers discussed: 1. Rochon M, et al. Image-based digital post-discharge surveillance in England: measuring patient enrolment, engagement, clinician response times, surgical site infection, and carbon footprint. J Hosp Infect. 2023;133:15-22.  https://doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2023.01.001 2. Tyrer J. Digital photo at discharge: a way of monitoring surgical wounds. Nursing Times. 2022;119(9). https://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-archive/tissue-viability/digital-photo-at-discharge-a-way-of-monitoring-surgical-wounds-08-08-2022/  

In this first episode of 2023, Martin talks to Melissa Rochon and Prof Judith Tanner about their recent paper in the Journal of Hospital Infection that reports on the use of patient-generated images in SSI surveillance.   Papers discussed: 1. Rochon M, et al. Image-based digital post-discharge surveillance in England: measuring patient enrolment, engagement, clinician response times, surgical site infection, and carbon footprint. J Hosp Infect. 2023;133:15-22.  https://doi:10.1016/j.jhin.2023.01.001 2. Tyrer J. Digital photo at discharge: a way of monitoring surgical wounds. Nursing Times. 2022;119(9). https://www.nursingtimes.net/clinical-archive/tissue-viability/digital-photo-at-discharge-a-way-of-monitoring-surgical-wounds-08-08-2022/  

•    Host Austin Beason, MD •    Guest interviewees Ashton Goldman, MD, FAAOS, and Jason Strelzow, MD, FAAOS discussing the articles: o    “AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline Summary: Prevention of Surgical Site Infection After Major Extremity Trauma” from the January 1, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/01010) o    “American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria: Prevention of Surgical Site Infections After Major Extremity Trauma” from the January 15, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/01150) o    and the wider role of AAOS guidelines. •    Article summarized from the February 1, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/02010) o    Research article “Factors Associated With Total Discharge Opioid Prescription Morphine Milligram Equivalent Amounts Following Primary Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery” •    Article summarized from the February 15, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/02150) o    Research article “High Complication Rate Associated With Arthroscopic Lysis of Adhesions Versus Manipulation Under Anesthesia for Arthrofibrosis After Total Knee Arthroplasty Follow this link to download these and other articles from the January 1, 2023 issue of JAAOS (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/01010) and the January 15, 2023 issue of JAAOS (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/01150). Follow this link to download these and other articles from the February 1, 2023 issue (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/02010) and the February 15, 2023 issue of JAAOS (https://journals.lww.com/Jaaos/toc/2023/02150). The JAAOS Unplugged podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.  

Deverick John Anderson, MD, MPH, professor of medicine at Duke University and director of the Duke Center for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention, discusses the evidence and appropriate strategies used in the prevention of surgical site infections with JAMA Associate Editor Anthony Charles, MD, MPH. Related Content: Surgical Site Infection Prevention

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to Episode 5 of the BSCOS Paediatric Orthopaedic Digest (POD)cast with guest Ms Emily Baird @emilyjanebaird from the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh @OrthoPaeds. We read 35 journals (SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO!) & highlight the most impactful studies that we feel can change practice or improve outcomes in Paediatric Orthopaedics. Follow Updates on @BSCOS_UK REFERENCES: 1. A Universal C-arm Language Improves OR Morale. Nielsen & Bauer. JPOSNA. Nov 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.55275/JPOSNA-2022-536 2. Risk of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss for Orthopaedic Surgeons. Kwan et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. PMID 36170382 3. Prospective, Randomized Ponseti Treatment for Clubfoot: Orthopaedic Surgeons Versus Physical Therapists. Chen et al. J Pediatr Orthop. Feb 2023. PMID: 36607913 4. Tibialis anterior tendon transfer using bone anchor for dynamic supination in Congenital Talipes Equinovarus. Ayub et al. J Pediatr Orthop B. Jan 2023. PMID: 35834789 5. Pain Catastrophizing Influences Preoperative and Postoperative Patient-Reported Outcomes in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Ramo et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Nov 2022. PMID: 35984014 6. A nociceptive neuronal ensemble in the dorsomedial prefrontal cortex underlies pain chronicity. Qi et al. Nature. Dec 2022. PMID: 36516746 7. Hip reconstruction in closed triradiate cartilage: long‐term outcomes in patients with cerebral palsy. Schlemmer et al. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. Dec 2022. PMID: 34050376 8. How are adults who had Perthes' disease functioning? : results of over 900 participants from an international web-based survey. Kim et al (International Perthes Study Group). Bone Joint J. Dec 2022. PMID: 36453046 9. Angular deformities after percutaneous epiphysiodesis for leg length discrepancy. Weinmayer et al. J Child Orthop.Oct 2022. PMID: 36238144 10. Management of iatrogenic ulnar nerve palsies after cross pinning of pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures: A systematic review. Graff et al. J Child Orthop. Oct 2022. PMID: 36238145 11. Development and Validation of a Mobile Application for Measuring Tibial Torsion. Min et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. Dec 2022. PMID: 36126146 12. Using Job Analysis for Identifying the Desired Competencies of 21st-Century Surgeons for Improving Trainees Selection. Gazit et al. J Surg Education. Jan 2023. PMID: 36175291 13. Correlation Between Postoperative Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Use and Surgical Site Infection in Children Undergoing Nonemergent Surgery. He et al. JAMA Surg. Dec 2022. PMID: 36260310 14. Patient and Family Perspectives on Terms for Obesity. Puhl et al. Pediatrics. Dec 2022. PMID: 36404759 Follow Hosts: @AnishPSangh @AlpsKothari @Pranai_B

Editor's Summary by Mary McGrae McDermott, MD, Deputy Editor of JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, for the January 17, 2023, issue. Related Content: Audio Highlights

Jack Flynn and Alex Gornitzky from CHOP and University of Michigan, respectively, join the show to discuss their recent article on the psychology of scoliosis bracing. The lightning round focuses on recent publications by Dr. Flynn with some controversies mixed in to give the guests a chance to "stir the pot." Your hosts are Carter Clement from Children's Hospital of New Orleans, Josh Holt from University of Iowa, and Craig Louer from Vanderbilt. The episode is sponsored by nView Medical. Music by A. A. Alto.   “Main Event” article:   Why Don't Adolescents Wear Their Brace? A Prospective Study Investigating Psychosocial Characteristics That Predict Scoliosis Brace Wear. Gornitzky et al. JPO Jan 2023. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36194756/   Lightning (a.k.a. “Jumpin Jack Flash”) Round articles:   Lengthening Behavior of Magnetically Controlled Growing Rods in Early-Onset Scoliosis: A Multicenter Study. Heyer et al. JBJS Oct 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36367763/   Best Practice Guidelines for Surgical Site Infection in High-risk Pediatric Spine Surgery: Definition, Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment. Badin et al. JPO Nov-Dec 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36037438/   A Modern Day Timeline for In-Hospital Monitoring in Perfused, Pulseless Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures. Heyer et al. JPO Nov-Dec 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35980760/   Preoperative MRI Reliably Predicts Pedicle Dimensions on Intraoperative CT Images in Structural Main Thoracic Curves in Patients With Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. Mitchell et al. Spine (Phila PA 1976) Sept 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35867611/   Early Knee Range of Motion Following Operative Treatment for Tibial Tubercle Avulsion Fractures Is Safe. Huang et al. JPO Oct 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35968996/   Getting the Message: The Declining Trend in Opioid Prescribing for Minor Orthopaedic Injuries in Children and Adolescents. Krakow et al. JBJS Jul 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35793795/   Complications following surgical treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a 10-year prospective follow-up study. Hariharan et al. Spine Deformity Sept 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35488969/   Evidence Behind Upper Instrumented Vertebra Selection in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic and Critical Analysis Review. Baghdadi et al. JBJS Reviews Sept 2021. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35417439/   Better Patient Care Through Physician Extenders and Advanced Practice Providers. Milewski et al. JPO May-June 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35405696/   Thoracic Curve Correction Ratio: An Objective Measure to Guide against Overcorrection of a Main Thoracic Curve in the Setting of a Structural Proximal Thoracic Curve. Landrum et al. Journal of Clinical Medicine Mar 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35329871/   Benchmarking surgical indications for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis across time, region, and patient population: a study of 4229 cases. Heyer et al. Spine Deformity July 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35258846/   When Is an Isolated Olecranon Fracture Pathognomonic for Osteogenesis Imperfecta? VanEenenaam et al. JPO May-June 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35200208/   Unplanned Return to the Operating Room (UpROR) After Pediatric Diaphyseal Femoral Fractures. Baghdadi et al. JPO Feb 2022. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34923506/   Awake serial body casting for the management of infantile idiopathic scoliosis: is general anesthesia necessary? LaValva et al. Spine Deformity Oct 2020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32383143/   Do Year-Out Programs Make Medical Students More Competitive Candidates for Orthopedic Surgery Residencies? Bram et al. Journal of Surgical Education Nov-Dec 2020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32505668/   Why Irrigate for the Same Contamination Rate: Wound Contamination in Pediatric Spinal Surgery Using Betadine Versus Saline. Cohen et al. JPO Nov-Dec 2020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33044376/   Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned: A Mid-Career Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon's Journey to Sustain Energy and Avoid Burnout. Flynn. JPO July 2020. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32502065/

This week we return to the topic of congenital heart surgery when we speak with Dr. John Iguidbashian who is a resident in surgery at U. Colorado. Dr. Iguidbashian reviews a recent paper he co-authored on the topic of the relation of duration of open chest following heart surgery to the development of surgical site infections (SSI). How long is 'too long' when it comes to an open chest and the risk for infection? Is the duration of an open chest following surgery a 'modifiable' risk factor? Are there other factors that might be associated with SSI in this setting other than duration of open chest? Dr. Iguidbashian shares his insights this week. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-022-03088-4.

Surgical site infection risk with allogeneic blood administration by AORNJournal

In this latest podcast, Dr Helena Rosengren – a Skin Cancer & Aesthetic Doctor in Townsville, Queensland – gives a sneak peek into her presentation at the upcoming Skin & Skin Cancer Conference and Masterclasses in Brisbane on 21-24 July 2022, where she will talk about antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection. In the podcast, Dr Rosengren talks about how she got started in skin cancer medicine after working as a general practitioner for most of her career. She describes the prevalence and management of wound infections following skin procedures. Dr Rosengren offers her expert advice for GPs on a pragmatic approach to antibiotic prophylaxis for surgical site infection, drawing on recent research that shows Australia has the highest antibiotic prescribing rate in the world. She explains how to manage high-risk sites and high-risk patients.

In this episode, Phil Russo flies solo and discusses strategies for prevention of SSI with Professor Charles Edmiston, Emeritus Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Chuck has a longstanding interest in SSI prevention and a few of his papers are listed below. As ever, 'compliance' with interventions is a key issue. Parvizi, J., S. Barnes, N. Shohat & C. E. Edmiston, Jr. (2017) Environment of care: Is it time to reassess microbial contamination of the operating room air as a risk factor for surgical site infection in total joint arthroplasty? Am J Infect Control, 45, 1267-1272. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28818359 Leaper, D. J., C. E. Edmiston, Jr. & C. E. Holy (2017) Meta-analysis of the potential economic impact following introduction of absorbable antimicrobial sutures. Br J Surg, 104, e134-e144. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28093728 Edmiston, C. E., Jr. & D. Leaper (2017) Should preoperative showering or cleansing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) be part of the surgical care bundle to prevent surgical site infection? J Infect Prev, 18, 311-314. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29344102 Edmiston, C. E., Jr., N. A. Ledeboer, B. W. Buchan, M. Spencer, G. R. Seabrook & D. Leaper (2016) Is Staphylococcal Screening and Suppression an Effective Interventional Strategy for Reduction of Surgical Site Infection? Surg Infect (Larchmt), 17, 158-66. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26836053 Tanner, J., W. Padley, O. Assadian, D. Leaper, M. Kiernan & C. Edmiston (2015) Do surgical care bundles reduce the risk of surgical site infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery? A systematic review and cohort meta-analysis of 8,515 patients. Surgery, 158, 66-77. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25920911

In this episode, Phil Russo flies solo and discusses strategies for prevention of SSI with Professor Charles Edmiston, Emeritus Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Chuck has a longstanding interest in SSI prevention and a few of his papers are listed below. As ever, 'compliance' with interventions is a key issue. Parvizi, J., S. Barnes, N. Shohat & C. E. Edmiston, Jr. (2017) Environment of care: Is it time to reassess microbial contamination of the operating room air as a risk factor for surgical site infection in total joint arthroplasty? Am J Infect Control, 45, 1267-1272. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28818359 Leaper, D. J., C. E. Edmiston, Jr. & C. E. Holy (2017) Meta-analysis of the potential economic impact following introduction of absorbable antimicrobial sutures. Br J Surg, 104, e134-e144. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28093728 Edmiston, C. E., Jr. & D. Leaper (2017) Should preoperative showering or cleansing with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) be part of the surgical care bundle to prevent surgical site infection? J Infect Prev, 18, 311-314. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29344102 Edmiston, C. E., Jr., N. A. Ledeboer, B. W. Buchan, M. Spencer, G. R. Seabrook & D. Leaper (2016) Is Staphylococcal Screening and Suppression an Effective Interventional Strategy for Reduction of Surgical Site Infection? Surg Infect (Larchmt), 17, 158-66. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26836053 Tanner, J., W. Padley, O. Assadian, D. Leaper, M. Kiernan & C. Edmiston (2015) Do surgical care bundles reduce the risk of surgical site infections in patients undergoing colorectal surgery? A systematic review and cohort meta-analysis of 8,515 patients. Surgery, 158, 66-77. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25920911

Corticosteroid Injections 1 Month Before Arthroscopic Meniscectomy Increase the Risk of Surgical-Site Infection

In another special edition from the 2021 IPS conference in Liverpool UK, Martin Kiernan talks to Dr Jon Otter, who presented a paper on improving and broadening surgical site infection surveillance. But to whom does it matter and how can IPC Teams achieve engagement with other clinical specialities and managers of healthcare providers? Shockingly in this episode Jon admits to finding a qualitative study of interest - Tanner J, Padley W, Davey S, Murphy K, Brown B Patients' experiences of surgical site infection. Journal of Infection Prevention 2012; 13: 164-8. (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1757177412452677) Another paper discussed is a further study by Prof Judith Tanner, in which bundle adherence is low, however is data feedback getting to the right place? Tanner J, Kiernan M, Hilliam R et al. Effectiveness of a care bundle to reduce surgical site infections in patients having open colorectal surgery. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2016; 98: 270-4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5226025/pdf/rcsann.2016.0072.pdf

In another special edition from the 2021 IPS conference in Liverpool UK, Martin Kiernan talks to Dr Jon Otter, who presented a paper on improving and broadening surgical site infection surveillance. But to whom does it matter and how can IPC Teams achieve engagement with other clinical specialities and managers of healthcare providers? Shockingly in this episode Jon admits to finding a qualitative study of interest - Tanner J, Padley W, Davey S, Murphy K, Brown B Patients' experiences of surgical site infection. Journal of Infection Prevention 2012; 13: 164-8. (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/1757177412452677) Another paper discussed is a further study by Prof Judith Tanner, in which bundle adherence is low, however is data feedback getting to the right place? Tanner J, Kiernan M, Hilliam R et al. Effectiveness of a care bundle to reduce surgical site infections in patients having open colorectal surgery. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2016; 98: 270-4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5226025/pdf/rcsann.2016.0072.pdf

H. John Cooper, MD will examine the science of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy; describe the clinically effectiveness for incisions at high risk for perioperative complications' and explain the process and implication of an FDA De Novo classification. To view program information/faculty disclosures and claim your CE credit after the session, visit centerforhealingsolutions.com/podcasts.

Kyle Mueller, MD and David M. Shapiro, MD, CHC, CHCQM, CHPRM, LHRM, CASC will recognize the clinical and economic burden of surgical site complications and surgical site infections (SSIs); review the importance of pre-, intra-, and postoperative management strategies & best practices to reduce the risk of SSIs; explain unintended perioperative hypothermia, and illustrate why prewarming is beneficial in the prevention of unintended perioperative hypothermia; examine the role of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPT) for Incision and Surrounding Soft Tissue Management to help reduce the risk of surgical site complications, hospital readmissions & post-op follow-up appointments; and explore, via cases, best practices & technique tips to manage the surgical site and enhance post-operative recovery through the use of ciNPT. To view program information/faculty disclosures and claim your CE credit after the session, visit centerforhealingsolutions.com/podcasts.

Guest: Connie Myres, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACCNS-P. Host: David Hehir, MD. Editor: Courtney Celani, APRN, PNP-AC. Producer: David Werho, MD Connie Myres, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACCNS-P from the University of Michigan discusses their surgical site infection reduction QI project for patients after cardiac surgery.

How do you respond to hospital administrators or surgical leaders who brush aside your Sterile Processing requests or recommendations because your facility has "low surgical site infection (SSI) rates"? Is this a helpful measurement when department leaders are still voicing equipment, staffing, and other resource concerns? In this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank lays out a challenge for anyone trying to deny your department requests based on SSI rates alone. Tune in for some talking points for your next heart to heart with your surgical leaders, and be encouraged to stand your ground if you know your current processes aren't safe. #FightingDirty #HankBalch #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™

Developing a Surgical Site Infection Prevention Bundle by AORNJournal

On this 11th episode of the JAAOS Unplugged podcast series, host Andy Jensen, MD, summarizes three research articles from the November 15, 2019 issue of JAAOS: The Impact of Patient-Reported Penicillin Allergy on Risk for Surgical Site Infection in Total Joint Arthroplasty, A Comparison of Patient-Centered Outcome Measures to Evaluate Dysphagia and Dysphonia After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion, and LigaSure Use Decreases Intraoperative Blood Loss Volume and Blood Transfusion Volume in Sarcoma Surgery.   Following the article summaries, Dr. Jensen interviews John G. Horneff III, MD to discuss his review article titled “Surgical Exposures for Total Elbow Arthroplasty”   Follow this link to download these and other articles from the November 15th, 2019 issue of JAAOS: https://journals.lww.com/jaaos/toc/2019/11150   The JAAOS Unplugged podcast series is brought to you by the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the AAOS Resident Assembly.

In this Audio Summary, Molly looks at the evidence around whether disposable synthetic drapes reduce the risk of surgical site infections when compared to reusable woven drapes. Read the full Knowledge Summary here. Audio Summaries are a free resource that enables vets and vet nurses to access and digest relevant and up-to-date evidence quicker and easier! A time-saving way to make better and faster evidence-based decisions.

En el programa de esta semana (EP 158) seguimos hablando de infecciones de protesis articulares. Esta vez, en referencia al uso profiláctico de antibioticos y al riesgo de infecciones de protesis articular en asociación con bacteriemias.   Referencias: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 2017. JAMA Surg. 2017;152(8):784-791. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2017.0904 Published online May 3, 2017. Corrected on June 21, 2017.  Proceedings of the International Consensus Meeting on Periprosthetic Joint Infection. 2013 Meeri Honkanene y colaboradores. Periprosthetic Joint Infections as a Consequence of Bacteremia. Open Forum Infect Dis. Mayo 2019. Rodriguez y colaboradores. Acute haematogenous prosthetic joint infection: prospective evaluation of medical and surgical management. Clin Microbiol Infect 2010; 16: 1789–1795. The use of prophylactic antibiotics prior to dental procedures in patients with prosthetic joints Evidence-based clinical practice guideline for dental practitioners—a report of the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs. JADA Jan 2015. 145 (1): 11-16.   La Frase de la Semana: Esta semana nos valemos nuevamente de Benjamín Franklin. (1706-90) quien fue estadista, autor, editor, científico, inventor y diplomático. Nacio en una familia de pocos recursos en la ciudad de Boston y tuvo poca educación formal. Sin embargo, se hizo rico con un exitoso negocio de impresión en Filadelfia. Fue un participante muy activo en los asuntos públicos en Filadelfia, donde ayudó a lanzar una biblioteca, un hospital y una universidad (la Universidad de Pensilvania), y fue aclamado, entre otros proyectos, por sus experimentos con electricidad. Durante la Revolución Americana, sirvió en el Segundo Congreso Continental y ayudó a redactar la Declaración de Independencia en 1776. También negoció el Tratado de París de 1783 que puso fin a la Guerra de la Independencia (1775-83). En 1787, en su último acto significativo de servicio público, fue delegado a la convención que produjo la Constitución de los Estados Unidos. Como inventor ideo el pararayos, los lentes bifocales, y el catéter urinario flexible. La frase dice: “No habrá Justicia hasta que los que no se ven afectados estén tan indignados como los que están afectados”  

Reducing Surgical Site Infection Risk: Intraoperative Surgical Infection Prevention and Wound Edge Contamination with guests Sue Barnes, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC and Jonathan Coe, President and CEO of Prescient Surgical. Sue and Jon will be joining us to discuss surgical site infection prevention, the risks and how infections impact the patient and families. Join us and expand your knowledge on skilled and new options available to prevent adverse effects from surgical procedures.

Connie Myres, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACCNS-P from the University of Michigan discusses their surgical site infection reduction QI project for patients after cardiac surgery. Guest: Connie Myres, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACCNS-P Host: David Hehir, MD. Editor: Courtney Celani, APRN, PNP-AC. Producer: David Werho, MD.

Connie Myres, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACCNS-P from the University of Michigan discusses their surgical site infection reduction QI project for patients after cardiac surgery. Guest: Connie Myres, MSN, RN, CCRN, ACCNS-P Host: David Hehir, MD. Editor: Courtney Celani, APRN, PNP-AC. Producer: David Werho, MD.

"This article explores the causes of SSIs, such as modifiable and nonmodifiable patient factors and preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative procedural factors, and discusses some of the specific recommended strategies related to the prevention of SSIs that perioperative nurses can initiate in their workplace." Volume 109, Issue 1 [https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aorn.12451]

Listen to Mr Andrew Duckworth interviewing Professor Matt Costa about his paper "Economic outcomes associated with deep surgical site infection in patients with an open fracture of the lower limb" published in the November 2018 issue of The Bone and Joint Journal.Click here to read the article

This article describes the creation of "a standardized, evidence‐based protocol that would reduce cesarean delivery surgical site infection rates at our tertiary teaching facility." Volume 108, Issue 4, p372-383 [https://aornjournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/aorn.12371]

This podcast covers the JBJS issue for July 2012. Featured are articles covering: Relationship of Hyperglycemia and Surgical-Site Infection in Orthopaedic Surgery; recorded commentary by Dr. Garvin; Two Preoperative Skin Antiseptic Preparations and Surgical Incise Drape Adhesion to Skin; Comparing Single-Row with Double-Row Fixation in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair; recorded commentary by Dr. Dahm; Muscle Size and Fatty Infiltration with MRI Following Hamstring Harvest for ACL Reconstruction.

This podcast covers the JBJS issue for July 2012. Featured are articles covering: Relationship of Hyperglycemia and Surgical-Site Infection in Orthopaedic Surgery; recorded commentary by Dr. Garvin; Two Preoperative Skin Antiseptic Preparations and Surgical Incise Drape Adhesion to Skin; Comparing Single-Row with Double-Row Fixation in Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair; recorded commentary by Dr. Dahm; Muscle Size and Fatty Infiltration with MRI Following Hamstring Harvest for ACL Reconstruction.

In 2016, the WHO made a strong recommendation that certain patients should have 80% oxygen administered in the immediate postoperative period for 2-6 hours to decrease the risk of surgical site infection. Prof Paul Myles discusses the reasons this recommendation disturbed him and his subsequent actions.