Preventive preoperative factors play a major role in reducing risk of surgical site infections (SSIs). As prevention is always better than cure, pre-operative preparations are necessary to avoid further complications. Appropriately timed antimicrobial prophylaxis, controlling blood sugar level, preoperative hair removal, etc. are some of the effective approaches. This article discusses the Government of India and WHO’s top preoperative recommendations for preventions of SSIs.
WHO has published world’s first-ever global guidelines for prevention of SSI in 2016. These guidelines aim to eliminate antibiotic resistance, avoid a longer hospital stay, and ultimately cut healthcare costs around the globe. The previous articles on this topic have given a brief overview of risk factors and preventive measures for surgical site infections. This article specifically focuses on preoperative…
