Using PHMB antimicrobial to prevent wound infection
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It has been estimated that 15% of patients who have elective surgery and 30% of patients whose surgery was classed as ‘contaminated’ suffer from surgical site infections (SSIs) (Bruce et al, 2001). Patients with SSIs will have extended hospital stays, they will have a greater risk of morbidity and mortality, and treatment costs will be increased (Kirkland et al, 1999). Wound management programmes that reduce the incidence of SSIs will improve patient outcomes and reduce the cost of treatment.
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تاریخ انتشار 2007