Editorial Material
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Jay A. Harolds
Summary: The Comprehensive Unit-Based Safety Program (CUSP) is a methodology that improves teamwork and enhances safety by utilizing TeamSTEPPS program, safety culture concepts, safety science knowledge, patient and family engagement, and standard change management techniques. It can be used in conjunction with other approaches to help healthcare organizations achieve high reliability.
CLINICAL NUCLEAR MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Jesse A. Codner, Elissa A. Falconer, Eli Mlaver, Ronnie H. Zeidan, Jyotirmay Sharma, Grant C. Lynde
Summary: By standardizing surgical antibiotic prophylaxis and providing near-real-time individualized feedback, there was a sustained improvement in peri-operative antibiotic compliance rates and a reduction in superficial and deep surgical site infections.
SURGICAL INFECTIONS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Georgios Tzikos, Despoina Tsalkatidou, George Stavrou, Giannoula Thoma, Angeliki Chorti, Maria Tsilika, Antonios Michalopoulos, Theodosios Papavramidis, Evangelos J. Giamarellos-Bourboulis, Katerina Kotzampassi
Summary: Using a combination of four probiotics can reduce the incidence of surgical site infections (SSI) in multiple-trauma (MT) patients. Among the MT patients, orthopedic operations are most susceptible to infection, and the most commonly identified pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus and Acinetobacter baumannii.
Article
Infectious Diseases
Ahmad Rakad Nusair, Wasim S. El Nekidy, Lisa Reynolds, Derek Evans, Rania El-Lababidi, Adnan Alatoom
Summary: Decolonization of MRSA carriers and tailored perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis can effectively reduce the rate of surgical site infections in neurosurgical patients.
SURGICAL INFECTIONS
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Si-Ho Kim, Jin Gu Yoon, Hyo Jung Park, Hojeong Won, Sung Suk Ryoo, Eunsil Choi, Eun-Kyung Park, Kyungmin Huh, Chi-Min Park
Summary: The study demonstrated that a comprehensive antimicrobial stewardship program reduced the use of anti-pseudomonal beta-lactams and led to improved patient outcomes.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
B. Clayphan, L. Dixon, S. Biggs, L. Jordan, A. Pullyblank
Summary: The study aimed to establish reliable measurement of surgical site infections (SSIs) after elective colorectal surgery using patient-reported outcome measures. It also implemented an evidence-based care bundle that had demonstrated a reduction in SSI rates in a local hospital. The findings showed that most hospitals successfully reduced their SSI rates, indicating that the care bundle can be replicated in other hospitals.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Julia Johnson, Asad Latif, Bharat Randive, Abhay Kadam, Uday Rajput, Aarti Kinikar, Nandini Malshe, Sanjay Lalwani, Tushar B. Parikh, Umesh Vaidya, Sudhir Malwade, Sharad Agarkhedkar, Melanie S. Curless, Susan E. Coffin, Rachel M. Smith, Matthew Westercamp, Elizabeth Colantuoni, Matthew L. Robinson, Vidya Mave, Amita Gupta, Yukari C. Manabe, Aaron M. Milstone
Summary: CUSP implementation in four NICUs in India improved hand hygiene compliance, successful implementation of a central line insertion checklist, and patient safety culture. This multimodal strategy shows promise in reducing healthcare-associated infection risk in neonates in low- and middle-income countries.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Georgia Gauron, Teresa Bigand
Summary: The study successfully implemented CAUTI prevention interventions in a community-based hospital surgical unit, emphasizing the importance of daily multidisciplinary communication for sustainability. Daily reporting and safety huddles at the hospital-wide level enhanced focus on CAUTI prevention strategies and led to reduced device use days and CAUTI rates at the unit level.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christoph Paasch, Claus Schildberg, Sebastian Luense, Sophie Heisler, Jens Meyer, Jette Kirbach, Elisa Kobelt, Richard Hunger, Isabel-Elena Haller, Chrissanthi Helmke, Rene Mantke
Summary: It has been found that administering antibiotics as antimicrobial prophylaxis reduces the rate of surgical site infections following colorectal cancer surgery. However, the optimal timing for taking these medications remains unclear. This study analyzed the records of colorectal cancer surgery patients to determine the best timing and found that the rate of surgical site infections did not significantly differ based on the timing of antibiotic administration. It was also observed that cefuroxime/metronidazole had a higher rate of surgical site occurrences compared to mezlocillin/sulbactam and tazobactam/piperacillin.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emmanuel Piednoir, Joan Robert-Yap, Patrice Baillet, Emilie Lermite, Niki Christou
Summary: Surgical site infections pose a significant economic burden, with costs varying depending on factors such as the patient and the type of surgery. Prevention of infections is a profitable concept for surgery and should be integrated into healthcare management globally.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Nina S. Cohen, Jiselle M. Bock, Addison K. May
Summary: Surgical site infections are a significant cause of illness and death. There is strong evidence supporting several preventive measures, but their effective implementation is not optimal. It is crucial to identify high-risk patients and avoid pitfalls in diagnosing surgical site infections, especially in emergency surgery patients with physiological disorders. Maintaining a high level of suspicion after surgery is critical in identifying patients with surgical site infections and preventing failure to rescue.
Article
Dermatology
Zhiwei Gu, Chuanjian Tu, Dagang Song, Zhihao Yang, Jiajie Xia
Summary: This study aimed to identify the risk factors and pathogenetic characteristics of surgical site infections (SSIs) following craniotomy procedures in a clinical setting. The study found that patients over 60 years old, surgeries lasting more than 4 hours, and emergency surgeries were associated with an increased risk of SSIs. Epidural/subdural drainage was identified as a protective measure against SSIs. The study emphasizes the importance of implementing diverse prophylactic measures to prevent SSIs.
INTERNATIONAL WOUND JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kassam Mahomed Franzcog, Kimberly Seeto, Madison Norton, Stephanie Zhu
Summary: This study assessed compliance with an SSI intervention bundle and examined readmission rates for SSI in women undergoing cesarean section. The results showed that good compliance with the intervention bundle led to a reduction in admission rates for SSI. However, this trend may be influenced by the increasing number of women with high BMI.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. M. de Almeida, F. G. de Menezes, M. D. Martino, C. R. Tachira, A. do R. Toniolo, H. L. Fukumoto, M. B. Edmond, A. R. Marra
Summary: Implementation of a surgical checklist leads to a significant reduction in surgical site infection, decrease in antimicrobial resistance, and reduction in in-hospital mortality.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Xiaomeng Yi, Xuxia Wei, Mi Zhou, Yingying Ma, Jinfeng Zhuo, Xin Sui, Yuling An, Haijin Lv, Yang Yang, Huimin Yi
Summary: In two intensive care unit settings in China, the implementation of a comprehensive unit-based safety program (CUSP) effectively reduced the incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and other infections in patients receiving mechanical ventilation. It also prolonged the time until VAP occurrence, reduced the days of antibiotic use for VAP, shortened the length of stay in the ICU and hospital, and enhanced safety culture awareness.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)