Retrospective analysis of the Photo at Discharge scheme and readmission for surgical site infection following coronary artery bypass graft surgery.

Melissa RochonSian JenkinsonReeshma RamroopAlexia DeakinPadma RaiKatie HealyRussel LukbanAlison SoppaKavita BhugunCheryl LavackNikki FullerCarlos MoraisShahzad G Raja

Published in: Journal of infection prevention (2018)

Findings from this single-centre observation study suggest the PaD is associated with a reduction in CABG readmission for SSI and a further study is warranted to verify the efficacy of this strategy.

Keyphrases

coronary artery bypass
surgical site infection
minimally invasive
atrial fibrillation
electron transfer