Optimal Approaches to Skin Preparation Prior to Neurosurgery
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Infections have been and will likely always remain a significant concern for surgeons throughout the world. Surgical site infections (SSI) are a considerable burden for both patients and healthcare systems alike, often resulting in patient morbidity and mortality as well as significant costs to the healthcare organization. Healthcare costs associated with SSIs have been estimated to range from $10,000 to $25,000 per case. In the US alone there are an estimated 1.7 million healthcare-associated infections per year, 22% of which are SSIs.
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