Prevention of surgical site infection (SSI)
Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the most common types of infection among all nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections in Germany and Europe. They are associated with prolonged hospital stays, additional surgeries and treatment in intensive care units, as well as an increased mortality rate. With the number of operations rising steadily, preventive measures are becoming increasingly important.
Use this page to find out about pre-, intra- and postoperative prevention recommendations and read interesting facts about sterile medical devices.
The number of surgical procedures performed in the industrialised nations of Europe is steadily increasing.... read more
Postoperative wound infections (SSI) are the most common nosocomial infections in German acute-care hospitals.... read more
According to the Robert Koch Institute, the anticipated SSI rate varies depending on the type of operation that... read more
The majority of SSI following major vascular surgery only develop after discharge from hospital.... read more
Recommendations in three phases: preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative.... read more
Accounting for approx. 24 %, SSIs are the most frequent nosocomial infections in German acute-care hospitals, while the... read more
Every medical procedure is accompanied by a risk of infection. Preventive measures in particular are key to avoiding... read more
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Wound cleansing and the application of adequate phase-oriented wound dressings are an important line of defence against surgical... read more
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More than 500 papers authored, more than 300 book contributions and currently 54 patents – these figures represent... read more
