Session: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) (Fifth Decennial International Conference on Healthcare-Associated Infections (March 18-22, 2010))

Friday, March 19, 2010: 7:00 AM-8:20 AM

International North (Hyatt Regency Atlanta)

CME Credits: 1.25

Type: Oral

Summary: SSIs are a major cause of preventable morbidity and mortality. This session will work to make attendees aware of the current challenges in monitoring SSIs, and methods for preventing them. The session will approach the subject from a global perspective.

Learning Objectives:

Identify challenges in SSIs surveillance.
Discuss modifiable risk factors for and current strategies to prevent SSIs.
Discuss and critique global initiatives to prevent SSIs.

7:00 AM

E. Patchen Dellinger, MD, University of Washington Medical Center

7:25 AM

Deborah Yokoe, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital

16 Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)