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ARCHIVED CONTENT
The content of the care bundles featured here has been superseded by the targeted literature reviews undertaken by HPS in 2011/12.
Please refer to these literature reviews and summary of key recommendations.
NHS Boards are strongly encouraged to map the content of their bundles and tools against the recommendations presented within the links provided.
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Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
Surgical Site Infections (SSI) arise when sufficient microorganisms enter the surgical site during the procedure to overwhelm the host's natural defence mechanisms.
Microorganisms can originate from the patient's skin, dispersed from HCWs in the operating theatre, unsterile instruments, or via the blood when the patient has a pre-existing infection.
The SSHAIP team can facilitate the addition of the bundle criteria onto the existing surveillance forms for hip arthroplasty and caesarean section procedures.
Please email all requests to NSS.HPSSSHAIPdata@nhs.net
SSI Prevention Bundle
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