Surgical Wound Infection
Conditions
Keywords
surgical wound infection, risk factor
Brief summary
The purpose of this multicentre prospective trial is to determine the incidence and risk factors for surgical wound infections. Also the investigators will evaluate consequences of wound infections to the patients, and extra costs caused by wound infections.
Interventions
OTHERobservation
Sponsors
Kuopio University Hospital
South Carelia Central Hospital
South Savo Hospital District
North Karelia Central Hospital
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* non-emergency infrarenal aortic or lower limb arterial surgery
Exclusion criteria
* patient's refusal to participate
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| wound infection incidence | — |
Countries
Finland
Outcome results
None listed