Prevention of surgical site infections

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Surgical site infections [SSI] are a common postoperative complication. This thesis investigates opportunities to prevent surgical SSI. In the first part we provide a literature review on the effect of care bundles for the prevention of SSI. We also performed a randomized controlled trial examining a care bundle consisting of wound irrigation, hyperoxygenation, normovolemia,
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Boermeester, Marja, Supervisor
  • Dijkgraaf, Marcel, Supervisor
  • de Jonge, Stijn, Co-supervisor
Award date7 Jul 2023
Print ISBNs9789464831207
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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