Emilio Jiménez-Martínez, Guillermo Cuervo, Jordi Carratalà, Ana Hornero, Pilar Ciercoles, Andres Gabarrós, Carmen Cabellos, Ivan Pelegrin, Maria Angeles Dominguez Luzón, Dolores García-Somoza, Jordi Càmara, Cristian Tebé, Jordi Adamuz, Miquel Pujol
BACKGROUND: Although surgical site infections after a craniotomy (SSI-CRANs) are a serious problem that involves significant morbidity and costs, information on their prevention is scarce. We aimed to determine whether the implementation of a care bundle was effective in preventing SSI-CRANs. METHODS: A historical control study was used to evaluate the care bundle, which included a preoperative shower with 4% chlorhexidine soap, appropriate hair removal, adequate preoperative systemic antibiotic prophylaxis, the administration of 1 g of vancomycin powder into the subgaleal space before closing, and a postoperative dressing of the incisional surgical wound with a sterile absorbent cover...
December 6, 2021: Clinical Infectious Diseases