NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Infections are classified as either incisional or organ/space infections to differentiate those that occur at the incision site from those related to the organ or space manipulated during surgery. Incisional infections are further classified as superficial or deep.

Detailed explanation-2: -Surgical wound infection is a type of nosocomial infection that is acquired in hospitals when a person is admitted for reasons other than the infection. Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the second most common nosocomial (hospital-acquired) infections after urinary tract infections.

Detailed explanation-3: -The four wound classifications available within the NHSN application are: Clean (C), Clean-Contaminated (CC), Contaminated (CO), and Dirty/Infected (D].

Detailed explanation-4: -Postoperative nosocomial infection: a surgical site or blood stream infection occurring after 48 hours of operation until the time of discharge from hospital with clinical signs and symptoms and laboratory confirmation.