Surgical Site Infection
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Surgical Site Infection
PSSAP 12
Surgical Infection- Which of the following increases her risk of a surgical site infection?
 - Which of the following measures is most likely to decrease his risk of surgical site infection?
 - What perioperative measure has been proven to decrease surgical site infections in infants and children undergoing elective colon surgery?
 - According to Cameron (Ann Surg Jun 26, 2017), in choosing antibiotics for this patient with acute appendicitis, which of the following is true?
 - Compared to immediate appendectomy, delaying this child’s operation until the following morning is associated with
 - What is the recommend antibiotic prophylaxis for this patient?
 - According to Khoshbin (Ann Surg 262:397-402, 2015), under which circumstances should antibiotic prophylaxis be continued postoperatively?
 - Which of the following statements regarding mechanical bowel preparation is correct?
 - Which of the following patients should receive prophylactic antibiotics for endocarditis?
 - Which of the following is an appropriate wound classification?
 
Surgical Infection
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Colorectal
Breast Disorders
Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
Fecal Incontinence and Functional Constipation
Crohn Disease
Antibiotic Stewardship
Bariatric Surgery
Ovarian Torsion
Burns
Appendicitis
Enteral Access
Branchial Anomalies
Trauma Laparotomy
Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
Pectus Excavatum
Urethral Injury
Neuroblastoma
Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment
Lymphadenopathy
Primary Peritonitis
Leukemia
Penetrating Trauma
Gastroesophageal Reflux
Fertility Preservation
Resident and Student Handbook
Intestinal Failure
Soft Tissue Trauma
Penetrating Thoracic and Mediastinal Injury
Appendicitis- Compared to immediate appendectomy, delaying this child’s operation until the following morning is associated with
 - Having patients show or send postoperative wound photos leads to
 - What antibiotic should be given to this patient preoperatively?
 - Compared to a one to two day hospitalization, same day discharge in this patient with acute appendicitis offers
 - According to Andalwar (JAMA Surg 153:1021, 2018), compared to a patient with a single finding of complicated appendicitis, this patient has
 - According to Cameron (Ann Surg Jun 26, 2017), in choosing antibiotics for this patient with acute appendicitis, which of the following is true?
 - According to Gurien (J Surg Res 202:126-131, 2016), which of the following is associated with a delay (i.e. greater than six hours) in appendectomy?
 
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Anorectal Malformations
PSSAP 26
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PSSAP 20- Compared to a one to two day hospitalization, same day discharge in this patient with acute appendicitis offers
 - What is the best next step in management of this infant with a perianal fistula?
 - Which of the following outcome measures is part of the ACS-NSQIP-Peds process?
 - What perioperative measure has been proven to decrease surgical site infections in infants and children undergoing elective colon surgery?
 
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Quality Improvement
PSSAP 24
Spaced learning 06-16-2024
PSSAP 27
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
January 2018 articles of interest
February 2019 articles of interest
PSSAP 18
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Trauma
Ascites
PSSAP 17

