Elsevier

The Lancet

Volume 327, Issue 8476, 8 February 1986, Pages 311-312
The Lancet

Hospital Practice
A SCORING METHOD (ASEPSIS) FOR POSTOPERATIVE WOUND INFECTIONS FOR USE IN CLINICAL TRIALS OF ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS

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Abstract

To compare antibiotic regimens for their effectiveness in preventing or treating wound sepsis, well-defined criteria for outcome are needed. A method of assessing wound healing has been devised that defines carefully the characteristics to be considered and how they are to be awarded points. Objective criteria are also included in the assessment. Points are given for the need for Additional treatment, the presence of Serous discharge, Erythema, Purulent exudate, and Separation of the deep tissues, the Isolation of bacteria, and the duration of inpatient Stay (ASEPSIS).

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