Surgical Care
The risk of surgical site infections can be reduced when the appropriate medications are given at the appropriate time. The following are measures used in the prevention of surgical site infections.
Antibiotic given within one hour (in patient)
Antibiotic given within one hour (out patient)
Appropriate antibiotic before surgery (in patient)
Appropriate antibiotic before surgery (out patient)
Antibiotic discontinued within 24 hours
Beta blocker continuation
Blood clot prevention ordered
Blood clot prevention received
Blood sugar control
Hair removal
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