Antibiotic and antiseptics in colorectal surgery. What should we know?

Dr. Albert introduces the difficult topic of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs), explaining their classification and some factors that cause it.

He then discusses SIP and SCIP (Surgical Care Intended Project), which are intended to reduce this complication.

More specifically, he focuses on those measures to prevent SSI:

• Antibiotic prophylaxis 
• Skin preparation
•  Intravenous antibiotics
•  Intraabdominal irrigants 
• Oral +/- bowel preparation 

Finally, he gives the key points to sum the topic up.