Section: Evidence-Based Infection Prevention
There is evidence that tissue oxygenation plays a role in infection prevention. The effect is best observed when combined with other infection prevention strategies. Review the evidence below and determine how this intervention best fits into your local policies.
Presentations
Presentation: Perioperative Infection Prevention Strategies
After reviewing the content of this presentation, viewers will be able to—
- Review current evidence and recommendations for—​
- Hair removal​
- Skin preparation prior to incision​
- Normothermia
- Glycemic control​
- Supplemental oxygen​
- Discuss how these factors influence surgical site infections (SSIs)​
- Apply the Comprehensive Unit-based Safety Program (CUSP) framework to enable adherence to evidence-based practices
Documents:
One-Pagers
One-Pager: Supplemental Oxygen One-Pager (DOCX, 920 KB)
This one-page document reviews the recommendations for supplemental oxygen in the perioperative setting as it relates to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and SSI Prevention.
