Abstract
Optimisation of intraoperative management is vital to reduce infection in knee arthroplasty. This chapter deals with antibiotic prophylaxis in the operating theatre, operating theatre conditions, hand preparation, gloves, skin preparation, wound lavage, draping, gowns, hyperoxygenation, normothermia, normovolaemia, dressings, drains, sutures, closure, hoods, prosthesis design, blood management and post-operative care.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Infection in Knee Replacement |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 281-287 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030815530 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030815523 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Nov 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |