Dressings for the prevention of surgical site infection

Jo C Dumville; Catherine J Walter; Catherine A Sharp; Tamara Page

doi:10.1002/14651858.CD003091.pub2

Dressings for the prevention of surgical site infection

Jo C Dumville, Catherine J Walter, Catherine A Sharp, Tamara Page

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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, clips or glue. Wound dressings, usually applied after wound closure, provide physical support, protection from bacterial contamination and absorb exudate. Surgical site infection (SSI) is a common complication of surgical wounds that may delay healing.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	CD003091
Journal	Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD003091.pub2
Publication status	Published - 2011

Keywords

Bandages
Humans
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Surgical Wound Infection
Wound Healing

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Dressings for the prevention of surgical site infection

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