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Surgical site infections and the discharge care of surgical drains following spinal fusions: a qualitative inquiry

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Patient interviews suggest there is a difference in surgical drain management after hospital discharge among patients who developed surgical site infection (SSI) compared to those without an SSI. Based on our findings, postoperative drain care instruction was revised with the goal of improving compliance with management of this device.

Source: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1017/ash.2025.10152

Authors: Sydney LeSon, Jean Horoho, Leonard Mermel

Institution: Brown University

Language: English

Topic: Surgical site infection prevention

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,719