Results for: surgical site infections Your search came up with 2 results: Volumes/Issues / Volume 11 (2022) / Issue 2 April-June 2022 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PREOPERATIVE BODY BATH WITH CHLORHEXIDINE IN THE PREVETION OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS Friday, April 1, 2022Introduction: Although the aetiology of surgical site infections (SSI) is multifactorial, preoperative body preparation with antiseptic agents seems to play an important role in prevention of SSI as it significantly reduces the microbial flora of the skin. Purpose: was to investigate the effectiveness of preoperative body bath or shower with chlorhexidine in the prevention of SSI. Methodology: A systematic Volumes/Issues / Volume 10 (2021) / Issue 1 January-March 2021 THE ROLE OF ANTIMICROBIAL PROPHYLAXIS IN THE PREVENTION OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS - SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Friday, January 1, 2021Introduction: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) and their prevention are the subject of research and study by the global scientific community. According to the ECDC, SSIs are the third most common cause of nosocomial infections.Objective: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the role and utility of antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) in the prevention of surgical site infections (SSIs).Material