The Case for Using Evidence-Based Guidelines in Setting Hospital and Public Health Policy

Frontiers in Surgery

Ross H. Francis¹ 

关键词: surgical site infections;    evidence-based medicine;    operating room;    personal items;    public health policy;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fsurg.2016.00020

学科分类：外科医学

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

ObjectiveHospital systems and regulating agencies enforce strict guidelines barring personal items from entering the operating room (OR) – touting surgical site infections (SSIs) and patient safety as the rationale. We sought to determine whether or not evidence supporting this recommendation exists by reviewing available literature.

【 授权许可】

CC BY