Surgical Site Infections
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A patient named ‘Settle’ decides to sue instead
His suit seeks not only compensatory damages and other relief but also punitive damages.
From the Journals
Surgical site dressing turns blue when it needs changing
“It’s a lot to put on a layperson to suddenly know how to take care of wounds when you leave the hospital.” Giving patients the confidence that...
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Antimicrobial resistance linked to 1.2 million global deaths in 2019
“Antibiotic resistance is placing pressure on health care systems and leading to significant health loss,” said Dr. Kevin Ikuta.
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Collagen powder deemed noninferior to primary closure for punch-biopsy healing
Collagen powder may give superior early cosmetic outcomes.
From the Journals
Novel strategies may help curb bariatric SSI
BALTIMORE – A predictive tool to stratify risk and a change in practice showed promise in reducing wound infection rates for gastric bypass...
Video
How to slash colorectal surgery infection rates
BOSTON – Change perioperative routines.
Conference Coverage
Two novel approaches for infected ventral hernia mesh
BOSTON – Mesh salvage and hybrid reconstitution considered.
Conference Coverage
Daptomycin/fosfomycin: A new standard for MRSA bacteremia?
Better survival was seen for MRSA bacteremia at 7 days using the combo vs. monotherapy.
Video
Half of outpatient antibiotics prescribed with no infectious disease code
SAN FRANCISCO – Clinicians prescribed 46% of antibiotics without an infection-related diagnosis code and 20% without an office visit.
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA attacks antibiotic resistance with new strategy
Four-pronged approach addresses product development, stewardship, surveillance, and science.
From the Journals
NYC outbreak of Candida auris linked to 45% mortality