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Definition Revised (2015):
- Organisms isolated from an aseptically obtained culture of fluid or
tissue in the organ/space.
- An abscess or other evidence of infection involving the organ/space
that is found on direct examination, during reoperation, or by
histopathologic or radiologic examination.
- Diagnosis of an organ/space SSI by a surgeon or attending physician.
NOTE: Please consult with the operating surgeon for assignment of
organ/space vs. deep wound infection occurrences.
Organ/Space SSI is an infection that occurs within 30 days after the
operation and the infection appears to be related to the operation and
the infection involves any part of the anatomy (e.g., organs or spaces),
other than the incision, which was opened or manipulated during an
operation and at least one of the following:
- Purulent drainage from a drain that is placed through a stab wound
into the organ/space.
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