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Improving Outcomes of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Infections With Multiple Interventions Putting Science and Data to the Test

Michael Lutarewych, Sandra P. Morgan, Melanie M. Hall

Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology · 2004 · 11 citations · 20 references

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Abstract

In 2001, 7.58% of our coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) patients developed surgical-site infection (SSI) as compared with 3.57% in National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance System hospitals from January 1992 to June 2001. Seven new preventive measures were implemented and in 2002, the rate was 3.47%. Implementing evidence-based measures improved patient outcomes.

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Continuous intravenous insulin infusion reduces the incidence of deep sternal wound infection in diabetic patients after cardiac surgical procedures

Anthony P. Furnary, Kathryn J Zerr, Gary L. Grunkemeier et al. · The Annals of Thoracic Surgery · 1999 · 1.2K citations

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Nasal Carriage of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>: Is a Major Risk Factor for Surgical-Site Infections in Orthopedic Surgery

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Skin Bacteria and Skin Disinfection Reconsidered

Sydney Selwyn · BMJ · 1972 · 287 citations · Full text

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