The study examined bacterial isolates from more than 2,000 patients on a ward in a major Chinese teaching hospital who underwent orthopedic surgery.
According to researchers, SSI rates were reduced with:
1. Individualized modifications to antibiotic prophylaxis regimens.
2. Improved patient blood glucose control.
3. Smoking cessation on the part of the patient.
4. Proper antibiotic prophylaxis.
5. Shortened surgery time.
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