A Journey to Zero: Reduction of Post-Operative Cesarean Surgical Site Infections over a Five-Year Period

摘要

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are a substantial concern for cesarean deliveries in which a surgical site complication is most unwelcome for a mother with a new infant. Steps taken pre- and post-operatively to reduce the number of complications may be of substantial benefit clinically, economically, and psychologically.