Dressings for the prevention of surgical site infection
Jo C Dumville(University of Manchester), T A Gray(University of Manchester), Catherine Walter(Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust), Catherine Sharp, Tamara Page(Royal Adelaide Hospital), Rhiannon Macefield(University of Bristol), Natalie Blencowe(University of Bristol), Thomas KG Milne(University of Bristol), Barnaby C Reeves(Bristol Royal Infirmary), Jane Blazeby(University of Bristol)
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Abstract
Surgical wounds (incisions) heal by primary intention when the wound edges are brought together and secured, often with sutures, staples, or clips. Wound dressings applied after wound closure may provide physical support, protection and absorb exudate. There are many different types of wound dressings available and wounds can also be left uncovered (exposed). Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication of wounds and this may be associated with using (or not using) dressings, or different types of dressing.
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