"Surgical Infections: Some Facts" ed. by Manal Mohammad Baddour

This book sheds light on certain aspects related to surgical site infections (SSIs) and how to avoid them.

Skin is a natural barrier to infection. Surgical breakage of skin can lead to surgical site infections (SSIs). SSIs are relatively common and constitute a problematic issue in surgical procedures. Most common organisms include Gram-positive, such as Staphylococcus and Streptococcus, as well as Gram-negative, such as Pseudomonas and others, bacteria. The extent and outcome of SSI can vary widely depending on the procedure, organism, extent, and other factors, and can result in discomfort, severe morbidity, or even life-threatening conditions.It is thus mandatory to be aware of and follow WHO and CDC guidelines for the prevention of SSIs and to reduce risk factors for acquisition.

Contents
1.Introductory Chapter: Surgical Site Infections - A Quick Glance
2.Risk Factors and Key Principles for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections
3.Investigating the Factors Affecting the Hand Hygiene Compliance from the Viewpoints of Iranian Nurses Who Work in Intensive Care Units
4.Infection Control in Dentistry and Drug-Resistant Infectious Agents: A Burning Issue. Part 1
5.Infection Control in Dentistry and Drug-Resistant Infectious Agents: A Burning Issue. Part 2