Immunocompromised ICU Patients, Pre-op Skin Antisepsis, Perforated Gastroduodenal Ulcer, Timeliness of Emergency Surgery, and Antibiotics and Appendicitis

Articles in this column were selected and reviewed by the Scientific Studies Committee of the Surgical Infection ...

MARCH 21, 2025

Between Two Scalpels: Staying Up-To-Date with the Art and Science of Wound Care

Dot Weir, RN, CWON, CWS, discusses the latest advancements in wound care and management with Dr. Peter Kim.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Risks of PPIs in Critical Illness, Non-Sterile Gloves and Laceration Repairs, SSI Risk Disparities, and More

Philip Barie, MD, reviews the most recent and relevant literature on surgical infections.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Liberal Transfusion Strategy Ups Infection Rates in Orthopedic Trauma

A liberal transfusion strategy leads to increased rates of infection in asymptomatic orthopedic trauma patients.

AUGUST 3, 2023

Hospital-Related Resistant Infections Grew 15% During Pandemic

Hospital-related resistant infections and deaths increased at least 15% during the first year of the COVID-19 ...

AUGUST 15, 2022

Bloodstream Infections Complicate COVID-19 Risks

Secondary bloodstream infections may pose a significant risk to patients with severe COVID-19, according to a ...

MARCH 2, 2021

When to Spare the Scope: Protecting Patients With IBD From Post-Colonoscopy Complications

Patients with inflammatory bowel disease appear to face disproportionate risks for perforations and infections ...

APRIL 25, 2018

Post-op Surgical Infection Risk Not Associated With Number of OR Personnel

Surgical site infections are a significant source of patient morbidity and medical costs; prior studies have ...

JULY 25, 2016