A novel method of surgical site infection surveillance after cardiac surgery by active participation of stake holders

作者：Noman Fatima^*; Mahmood Syed Faisal; Asif Shaheen; Rahim Noureen; Khan Ghufranullah; Hanif Bashir

来源：American Journal of Infection Control, 2012, 40(5): 479-480.

DOI：10.1016/j.ajic.2011.06.006

• Coronary artery bypass graft
• Infection control
• Post discharge
• Surveillance

We describe a comprehensive surveillance system involving infection control practitioners, surgeons, administrative staff, and patients aimed at improving the postdischarge surveillance of surgical site infections. The system was able to detect 22 infections out of 538 procedures, 95% of which were detected during the postdischarge period.

• 出版日期2012-6