Saturday, January 2, 2021

Colon SSI Checklist

 

Checklist for SSI Prophylaxis in EGS Colon Cases 

  • Were antibiotics ordered Preop?
  • Were antibiotics given within 1 hour of incision?
  • What antibiotic?
  • When should re-dosing occur?
  • Did re-dosing occur?
  • Was a wound protector used?
  • Was the wound irrigated with fresh saline?
  • Was a closing tray used?
  • Suction tip changed?
  • Gloves changed?
  • Case type dictated-clean, clean/cont, cont, dirty/infected (including 'peritonitis' if present)?



January 2, 2021 Candice Travers/A Bernard; Reviewed 12-15-23