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Joint Commission Core Measure- Preventing Surgical Site Infections
'Shockingly High' Rates Surgical Site Infections Remain a Constant Threat- Explain why prophylactic antibiotics should be given 30 to 60 minutes before incision and discontinued within 24 hours after surgery. Discuss why giving antibiotics after wound closure does not prevent infections. Discuss why hypothermia and hyperglycemia are included in Joint Commission core measures for preventing SSIs.
