Comparison of two bundles for reducing surgical site infection in colorectal surgery: multicentre cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is controversy regarding the maximum number of elements that can be included in a surgical site infection prevention bundle. In addition, it is unclear whether a bundle of this type can be implemented at a multicentre level.

Methods

A pragmatic, multicentre cohort study was designed to analyse surgical site infection rates in elective colorectal surgery after the sequential implementation of two preventive bundle protocols. Secondary outcomes were to determine compliance with individual measures and to establish their effectiveness, duration of stay, microbiology and 30-day mortality rate.

Results

A total of 32 205 patients were included. A 50% reduction in surgical site infection was achieved after the implementation of two sequential sets of bundles

SUBMITTER: Flores-Yelamos M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11303006 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature