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Overview
Introduction
Caesarean section: Improving patient outcomes by the implementation of PICO◊ sNPWT
About 1 in 10 mothers suffer from surgical site infections following caesarean sections and this can increase further with patient risk factors, such as high BMI or diabetes.
This is a real world evidence masterclass, looking at the reduction of SSIs for high risk women undergoing caesarean sections through the introduction of PICO sNPWT.
Real world evidence (Ireland and Plymouth)
What you will learn
Experiences:
Setting up audits and implementing PICO sNPWT within obstetrics (C-section specifically).
Results:
The impact of PICO sNPWT on the reduction of SSI/SSC rates.
Changes in Practice:
How a pathway led approach with PICO sNPWT can significantly improve quality and patient safety.
Contributors
- Alexander Taylor, United Kingdom
- Nyan Chin Liew, Ireland
- Nigel Clancy S+N, Ireland
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