Mentorship: Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
Surgical site infections are preventable, and preventative measures often occur before the incision is made. Dive into this presentation to enhance your knowledge of preventing surgical site infections. Simulations on skin prep, post-op wound contamination, and antiseptic product selection bring knowledge to application.
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Surgical Site Infection-Skin Antisepsis Presentation
Surgical site infections can impact patient outcomes, healthcare costs, and hospital resources. This presentation dives into the importance of skin antisepsis and sterile technique in the prevention of surgical site infections.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection (SSI): Pre-operative Antibiotics Presentation
Antibiotics play an important part pre-operatively in the prevention of surgical site infections. This presentation discusses risk factors of surgical site infections, the role of antibiotics in antimicrobial prophylaxis, and identifies factors related to antibiotic choice.
Surgical Prep-Improper Skin Antisepsis Video
Prepping for surgery with effective skin antisepsis is key for preventing a surgical site infection (SSI). Watch as this nurse preps a patient’s skin. Discuss the errors identified and why they might put the patient at risk for a SSI.
Contamination of Post-Op Wound Video
Preventing a surgical site infection is the responsibility of everyone in healthcare. Watch this simulated experience as this healthcare worker forgets to do hand hygiene ultimately leading to contamination of a post-op wound.
Surgical Prep-Correct Skin Prep Still Photo Series
This series shows how to correctly perform skin antisepsis in preparation for surgery. Use this still photos to learn the order, then mix them up and test your knowledge and recall.
Surgical Prep-Incorrect Skin Prep Still Photo Series
This series of photos shows potential errors in skin antisepsis and sterile technique which could lead to a surgical site infection. Use these photos to test knowledge and have learners explain the errors they identify in the photos.