Infection Control
Contaminated Saline, a Potential Source of Patient Pathogen Exposure
Saline “flush” bags used to prepare anesthetic medications could be an underappreciated source of bacterial contamination that could potentially expose patients to pathogens.
MAY 19, 2025
ASRA Releases First-Ever Infection Control Guidelines
ASRA has released a comprehensive set of consensus practice guidelines dedicated to infection control for regional anesthesia and pain medicine.
APRIL 7, 2025
Surgical Site Infection Bundle Improves Patient Outcomes
A SSI prevention bundle that emphasized surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis decreased infection rates, patient mortality, hospital readmission and length of stay.
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Does the Laryngoscope Need to Be Sterile?
The reusable laryngoscope has been identified as the second most highly biocontaminated surface in the OR.
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Perioperative Anaphylaxis: Tips for Prevention, Identification and Management
Perioperative anaphylaxis is rare, and fatal instances are very rare, but it is common enough that most anesthesiologists will experience at least one case.
AUGUST 12, 2024
Artificial Intelligence Aims to Standardize Endoscopy Inspection
A novel artificial intelligence algorithm could help standardize and improve the evaluation of endoscope instrument channels with borescopes.
JUNE 3, 2024
Decolonization Program Reduces MDROs, Deaths and Care Costs
A strategy consisting of antiseptic soap and nasal ointment can reduce infections due to mMDROs, as well as hospitalizations, deaths and hospital costs.
MAY 27, 2024
Upcoming ASRA Guidelines Address Infection Prevention in Regional Anesthesia
Anesthesiologists play a key role in preventing infectious complications associated with regional anesthesia and pain management.
MAY 20, 2024
Surgical Infections Journal Club
A team of Boston-based researchers has concluded that text messaging can play an important role in helping inpatients adhere to postoperative pulmonary care plans.
MAY 12, 2024
Malpractice Claims for Necrotizing Infections Rare but Costly
Although necrotizing soft tissue infections may be rare, they nevertheless have led to many malpractice claims over the past 30 years.
APRIL 22, 2024
C. diff in 2024: New Treatments For a Stubborn Problem
The key to understanding and effectively treating Clostridioides difficile infection is noting its two phases: the vegetative state that releases toxins and causes symptoms controlled by antimicrobials, and the spore phase, which leads to recurrence.
MARCH 18, 2024
Surgical Infections: Diagnostics for Intraabdominal Infection, Nasal Decolonization, Kidney Injury, and More
Articles in this column were selected and reviewed by the Scientific Studies Committee of the Surgical Infection Society.
MARCH 4, 2024
