Early Identification of Postsurgical Sepsis and Surgical Site Infection

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Sarahi Elizabeth Rodea Montellano

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One of the most typical sources of hospital infection is surgical site infection. The term "Surgical Site Infection", which is separated into "Wound infections" and "organ or space infections," was coined by the Centers for Disease Control to describe the issue of postoperative infections. The organization also created the criteria that identify this type of infection.  It might be difficult to recognize the problem early and to start evidence-based treatments quickly. The prognosis of these individuals can be considerably improved by early discovery, protocolized therapy based on the first bundle, prompt control of the septic focus, and the use of adjuvant therapies.

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Sarahi Elizabeth Rodea Montellano. (2023). Early Identification of Postsurgical Sepsis and Surgical Site Infection . International Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Studies, 3(3), 565–569. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmscrs/v3-i3-43
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