Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice, Volume 45, Issue 2, March 2015, Pages 243-276. Authors: Denis Verwilghen, DVM, MSc, PhD, DESa,, Ameet Singh, DVM, DVScb.
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Introduction Definitions Epidemiology - Surgical Site Infection Incidence SSI Definitions Common Pathogens Recovered from Canine Surgical Site Infections Challenges and Risks Compliance as a Risk Factor Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy Bacterial Biofilms Biofilm Lifecycle Diagnosis Treatment Novel Therapies Prevention Evidence-Based and Preventive Measures with High Efficacy Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Postponing elective surgeries in case of remote infection or systemic disease Active and postdischarge surveillance programs Low Evidence-Based but Commonly Accepted Measures for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections\ Promising Avenues in Prevention and Future Research
SUMMARY: MULTIMODAL INTERVENTIONS 5 CONVERTING THEORY INTO PRACTICE