Surgical Site Infection: classification and considerations in prevention
Following on from our recent webinar on ‘Surgical wounds; do’s and don’ts’, Dr Tod Brindle is going to pick up the discussion and present the issue of Surgical Site Infections (SSI), from highlighting the impact of SSI on both patients and healthcare professionals from a wound care perspective, to looking into the key performance attributes that a post-operative dressing should have.
After the webinar you will:
- Have a greater understanding about the economic impact of SSI
- Be able to define the 3 classifications of SSI
- Comprehend the key clinical considerations in pre-operative through to post-operative prevention of surgical site infections
Thursday, 18 April 2019, 7:00 PM CET
At Mölnlycke®, we’re always looking for ways to help you improve the outcomes for your patients and practice. We welcome you to the latest in our webinar series on the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.
How can you consistently deliver an effective Pressure Ulcer Prevention protocol in the OR? Join clinical educator Diane Kimsey from the Einstein Medical Center as she leads a comprehensive discussion on strategies to help multi-disciplinary teams sustain compliance to reduce surgically-related pressure ulcers.
Speaker:
Diane Kimsey
RN, MSN, MHA, CNOR Perioperative Educator at Einstein Medical Center, Montgomery, USA
