The pleiotropic biochemical and antioxidant functions of vitamin C have sparked recent
interest in its application in intensive care. Vitamin C protects important organ systems …

Background Although several meta-analyses reported the impact of chlorhexidine (CHX)
use in patients undergoing various types of surgery, no meta-analysis summarized the …

Now in its sixth edition, Robert M. Bojar's Manual of Perioperative Care in Adult Cardiac
Surgery remains the go-to practical guide for all of those involved in the care of the cardiac …

Study objective To determine the rate of nosocomial infection among patients undergoing
cardiac surgery and to identify risk factors and the impact of these infections on patient …

Background Efforts to reduce postoperative infections have garnered national attention,
leading to practice guidelines for cardiac surgical perioperative care. The present study …

Abstract Purpose of Review Nosocomial extracardiac infections after cardiac surgery are a
major public health issue affecting 3–8.2% of patients within 30–60 days following the …

Results One hundred and fourteen (69.5%) patients aged 68 (interquartile range: 60–76)
years developed SWI with positive culture. The in-hospital mortality rate was 21.0% in this …

Background Cardiac surgery infection is a life-threatening complication associated with high
morbidity and mortality. One of the main types of these infections, surgical site infections …

Objective There is little prospective data to guide effective dosing for antibiotic prophylaxis
during surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). We aim to describe the effects of …

Deep sternal wound infections are a serious complication following sternotomy for
cardiothoracic surgery.“Conventional” treatment provides debridement and secondary …