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Fig. 1 | Antimicrobial Resistance & Infection Control

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From: Documentation of adherence to infection prevention best practice in patient records: a mixed-methods investigation

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Documentation of surgical site infection (SSI) prevention standard adherence. Ad 1., in 36 cases, the decision to operate was taken less than 7 days before the procedure; ad 2., in two cases, no hair removal was necessary; ad 4., only three cases had noticeable soiling on the surgical site; ad 5., in 12 cases, adherence to standard was documented, in 66 other cases, nothing was documented; ad 7., only eight cases had a waiting time of ≥ 2 h; ad 11., in 17 cases, antibiotic prophylaxis was not indicated; ad 14., in 24 cases no drains were inserted; ad 15., in 15 cases, an absorbable suture was used. *Infection prevention standards with ≥ 75% conclusive documentation. **Accepted sterile dressings: transparent film, gauze, or fleece. VANC, vancomycine; FQ, fluorochinolones

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