NHSN Criteria for surgical site infection

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This lecture provides an in-depth exploration of NHSN SSI Surveillance essential for surgical residents. Delving into the differences between surveillance and clinical diagnosis, it highlights the significance of accurate charting, misconceptions surrounding antibiotics, and the establishment of surveillance windows. Learn how to differentiate between procedural denominators and SSI criteria, with a focus on the unique aspects of superficial, deep incisional, and organ/space SSI....