1. A scoring method (ASEPSIS) for postoperative wound infections for use in clinical trials of antibiotic prophylaxis.
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Wilson AP, Treasure T, Sturridge MF, and Grüneberg RN
- Subjects
- Cardiac Surgical Procedures, Clinical Trials as Topic, Evaluation Studies as Topic, Glycopeptides therapeutic use, Humans, Injections, Intravenous, Leg surgery, Length of Stay, Male, Methods, Pilot Projects, Prospective Studies, Random Allocation, Sternum surgery, Surgical Wound Infection diagnosis, Surgical Wound Infection microbiology, Teicoplanin, Time Factors, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Surgical Wound Infection prevention & control
- Abstract
To compare antibiotic regimens for their effectiveness in preventing or treating wound sepsis, well-defined criteria for outcome are needed. A method of assessing wound healing has been devised that defines carefully the characteristics to be considered and how they are to be awarded points. Objective criteria are also included in the assessment. Points are given for the need for Additional treatment, the presence of Serous discharge, Erythema, Purulent exudate, and Separation of the deep tissues, the Isolation of bacteria, and the duration of inpatient Stay (ASEPSIS).
- Published
- 1986
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