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Adult Post-Cardiac Surgery Deep Sternal Wound Infections, Samantha Porcher, Cole Gatzke
Adult Post-Cardiac Surgery Deep Sternal Wound Infections, Samantha Porcher, Cole Gatzke
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Purpose and rationale: Deep Sternal Wound Infections (DSWI) are associated with morbidity rates and mortality rates as high as 10% -15% as well as significantly increased hospital costs. The purpose of this project is to decrease current rates of DSWIs in adults undergoing cardiac surgery at a large medical institution.
Synthesis of evidence: The literature shows a strong relationship between elevated HbA1C and DSWI. All articles reviewed for this proposal which implement a sternal vest intervention support its use to prevent DSWI.
Practice change and implementation strategies: The strategy used to implement these evidence-based practice interventions includes …