Surgical Site Infection: Evidence-Based Nursing Research and Clinical Management
Overview
This paper examines surgical site infections (SSI) as a significant nursing problem affecting post-operative patients. The author develops a PICOT question framework to address SSI through evidence-based practice, focusing on infection management via drainage and pus removal as the primary treatment intervention to eliminate infections and prevent future complications.
What this coursework covers
- Introduction to Surgical Site Infection: Definition and clinical significance as a serious post-operative complication
- PICOT Framework Analysis: Structured examination of patient population, intervention, comparison, and desired outcomes
- Clinical Treatment Approach: Description of drainage procedures for superficial and deep surgical site infections
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Research, Practice Problems, and Questions
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Surgical Site Infection (SSI)
A surgical site infection is a form of infection arising after performing surgery on a particular body section of the body. These infections can be superficial, occurring only on the skin or under the skin, implanted material, and organs. The nursing problem is chosen because surgical site infection is a serious problem affecting patients (Kamboj et al., 2018). With evidence-based nursing research, the issue can be addressed, and cases of infections eliminated. Professional nurses must research the problem and offer effective solutions during surgical care.
PICOT Question
Patient or Population
The infection occurs on any patient without considering gender. Males and females can be victims. Further, the problem affects any person despite their age as long as they undergo surgery. Surgical site infection comes in the signs of redness, fever, pus, and pain, among others.
Intervention
The main form of treatment for the infection is opening the infected area and draining the pus. In the worst scenarios, an entire infection site should be opened, and the whole incision drained. In the case of a superficial SSI, only a small portion would be opened for drainage.
Comparison
There is no other treatment that is suitable for SSI other than opening the place and draining the pus. This is because pus is the cause of the problem, and when it is drained, the infection stops (Houser, 2016).
Outcome
The treatment of an SSI aims to make the area free from pain and any form of infection. Future infections are also prevented.
References
Houser, J. (2016).