Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

The module contains updated definitions, important elements of epidemiology and pathogenesis of surgical site infection, therapeutic recommendations in accordance to recent international guidelines. Individual clinical cases are included to support the better understanding of the clinical complexity of SSI.

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize the local and systemic signs and symptoms defining the Surgical Site Infection and their complications.
• Discover the main clinical strategies for early identification and prevention of SSI and the therapeutic procedures recommended by international guidelines.
• Understand the impact of SSI and the need to improve patients Quality of Life.