DefinitionIntermediate
What are the common signs and symptoms of a surgical site infection (SSI) as defined in the chapter?
Common signs and symptoms of a surgical site infection (SSI) include purulent discharge, isolation of organisms from wound fluid or tissue, pain, tenderness, local edema, and warmth. Additionally, a diagnosis by a physician or healthcare team member is also a sign of SSI.
Key points
- Purulent discharge from the wound
- Isolation of organisms from wound fluid or tissue
- Pain and tenderness at the site
- Local edema and warmth
- Diagnosis by a healthcare professional
Source:Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada by Sharon L. Lewis Shannon Ruff Dirksen Margaret M. Heitkemper Linda Bucher· Nursing Management Peripheral Artery Disease· p. 1450–1455
Medical-Surgical Nursing in Canada by Sharon L. Lewis Shannon Ruff Dirksen Margaret M. Heitkemper Linda Bucher
Sharon L. Lewis & Shannon Ruff Dirksen & Margaret M. Heitkemper & Linda Bucher
FOURTH CANADIAN EDITION