A Single Center Retrospective Evaluation of a Surgical Strategy to Combat Persistent Soft Tissue Wounds Utilizing Absorbable Antibiotic Beads.

To determine whether use of absorbable antibiotic-imbued beads in chronic soft tissue wounds presents a viable therapeutic modality. Retrospective analysis of all cases utilizing calcium sulfate antibiotic beads was conducted. Cases comprised complex wound and breast reconstruction performed by the senior author (C.

Operating room staff and surgeon documentation curriculum improves wound classification accuracy.

Background: Misclassification of wounds in the operating room (OR) can adversely affect surgical site infection (SSI) reporting and reimbursement. This study aimed to measure the effects of a curriculum on documentation of surgical wound classification (SWC) for operating room staff and surgeons.

Methods: Accuracy of SWC was determined by comparing SWC documented by OR staff during the original operation to SWC determined by in-depth chart review.