Appropriateness and adherence to guidelines in perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in patients undergoing clean surgery: results from a Quality Control Circle intervention
Abstract:Background: Appropriate implementation of perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgery is considered an effective measure to prevent the incidence of surgical site infection and the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria. To reduce the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, there is a need to improve the correct implementation of PAP. Methods: A QCC activity team was established to grasp the current situation of PAP in clean surgery procedure, set target, formulated corresponding counterme… Show more
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