SSI OR

In this episode of Cut to It, we explore the growing challenge of surgical site infections (SSIs) and the many factors influencing patient outcomes both inside and outside the operating room. From patient optimization and antibiotic stewardship to OR traffic, environmental distractions, and sterile technique, we discuss how infection prevention is truly a team effort. We also dive into emerging conversations surrounding operating room noise and its association with surgical site infections, particularly during critical phases such as wound closure. Is noise simply background chaos — or a reflection of focus, communication, and OR culture? The episode also examines hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as an adjunctive treatment for difficult wounds and infections, highlighting how tissue oxygenation, perfusion, and healing intersect in surgical recovery. Join us as we unpack current literature, evolving prevention strategies, trauma-related infection risks, antimicrobial resistance concerns, and the real-world perioperative practices that can make the difference between routine recovery and devastating complication. Full episode on https://youtu.be/5AFYPDXlK_8 #SurgicalSiteInfection #SSI #PerioperativeNursing #OperatingRoom #PatientSafety #HyperbaricOxygenTherapy #HBOT #Surgery #InfectionPrevention #AORN #SterileTechnique #TraumaSurgery #HealthcarePodcast #CutToIt