Preventing SSIs involves a combination of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative strategies. Preoperative strategies include optimizing the patientâs health, such as controlling blood sugar levels and encouraging smoking cessation. Intraoperative measures involve maintaining a sterile environment, proper hand hygiene, and appropriate use of prophylactic antibiotics. Postoperative strategies focus on wound care and monitoring for signs of infection. These multi-faceted approaches are designed to minimize the risk of SSIs and improve patient outcomes.
