Essential information
According to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), at least 5% of patients having a surgical procedure will develop a surgical site infection (SSI), yet most are preventable. Infections range in severity from wound discharge, happening within 7-10 days of an operation, to a life-threatening postoperative complication. SSIs can significantly affect a patient’s quality of life, causing pain and discomfort, delaying healing and recovery, and potentially extending hospital stay.
Nursing Standard. 34, 10, 61-61. doi: 10.7748/ns.34.10.61.s23
or
Alternatively, you can purchase access to this article for the next seven days. Buy now
Are you a student? Our student subscription has content especially for you.
Find out more