for centers with high turnover — but its efficacy is solid, and as time
goes on, ATP testing is likely to take on greater importance.
4. Patient warming
We've known for a
while that diligent
patient warming is an
infection-fighting
game-changer, and the
brand-new CDC
Guideline for the
Prevention of Surgical
Site Infections
(osmag.net/uy8dzk)
makes it official.
Maintaining periopera-
tive normothermia,
says the CDC, is a
"Category IA strong
recommendation"
that's based on high- to
moderate-quality evi-
dence.
Many trials have
shown that keeping
patients in the right
temperature range
helps in wound heal-
ing. We've come a long
way when it comes to
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