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Practice Guideline
. 2018 Jun;131(6):e172-e189.
doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000002670.

ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 195: Prevention of Infection After Gynecologic Procedures

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Practice Guideline

ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 195: Prevention of Infection After Gynecologic Procedures

No authors listed. Obstet Gynecol. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Surgical site infection remains the most common complication of gynecologic procedures. Reducing surgical site infections has become a priority in the United States as part of a strong national commitment to measuring processes and improving outcomes of care for surgery. Implementing programs to reduce surgical site infections requires a collaborative approach that involves clinicians, nurses, and staff. The purpose of this document is to review the recommended interventions, including antibiotic prophylaxis, used to prevent infection after gynecologic procedures.

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