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Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment

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London: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); 2020 Aug 19.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence: Clinical Guidelines.
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Review

Surgical site infections: prevention and treatment

No authors listed.
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Excerpt

This guideline covers preventing and treating surgical site infections in adults, young people and children who are having a surgical procedure involving a cut through the skin. It focuses on methods used before, during and after surgery to minimise the risk of infection.

Who is it for?:

  1. Healthcare professionals

  2. Commissioners and providers

  3. People having surgery, their families and carers

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