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DNP Final Reports

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Dnp Final Report: Using Standardized Surgical Bundles To Reduce Post Cesarean Section Infection: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Amy L. Wagner Apr 2022

Dnp Final Report: Using Standardized Surgical Bundles To Reduce Post Cesarean Section Infection: An Evidence-Based Practice Project, Amy L. Wagner

DNP Final Reports

A new mother has so many stressors and a post cesarean section infection should never have to be one of them. The infection rate at MHTW is double the national average at 1.85. This evidence-based practice project looks at the implementation of a pre-surgical bundle in women undergoing cesarean section to reduce overall risk of developing a post cesarean section infection. This evidence shows that the combination of a standardized bundle including infection specific education for the patient and family, pre- and post-surgical bathing, elimination of jewelry worn by patients and staff, antibiotic timing, Chlorhexidine skin prep, and a vaginal …