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    Sternal wound infection is one of the greatest risks after cardiac surgery, which can be classified as deep or superficial and cause symptoms like chest pain, fever, and drainage from the mediastinum. According to the study, the majority (75.8%) of cases are caused by Staphylococcus microorganisms or gram-negative bacteria, and bone wax and accumulated blood in the area can promote infectious growth. Risk factors for sternal instability after surgery include a misaligned sternotomy impairing bone healing. Prophylactic antibiotics, pre-op showering with antiseptic soap, and hair removal can help prevent infections.

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    Sternal wound infection is one of the greatest risks after cardiac surgery, which can be classified as deep or superficial and cause symptoms like chest pain, fever, and drainage from the mediastinum. According to the study, the majority (75.8%) of cases are caused by Staphylococcus microorganisms or gram-negative bacteria, and bone wax and accumulated blood in the area can promote infectious growth. Risk factors for sternal instability after surgery include a misaligned sternotomy impairing bone healing. Prophylactic antibiotics, pre-op showering with antiseptic soap, and hair removal can help prevent infections.

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    Week 6 From March 19 To 22

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    Sternal wound infection is one of the greatest risks after cardiac surgery, which can be classified as deep or superficial and cause symptoms like chest pain, fever, and drainage from the mediastinum. According to the study, the majority (75.8%) of cases are caused by Staphylococcus microorganisms or gram-negative bacteria, and bone wax and accumulated blood in the area can promote infectious growth. Risk factors for sternal instability after surgery include a misaligned sternotomy impairing bone healing. Prophylactic antibiotics, pre-op showering with antiseptic soap, and hair removal can help prevent infections.

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    Summary: according to the text, one of the greatest risks of cardiac surgery is

    infection of the sternum wound, which can be classified as deep and superficial,
    causing symptoms such as: chest pain, fever and purulent drainage from the
    mediastinum. According to the study, 75.8% of cases are due to staphylococcus
    microorganisms and the rest are due to infections due to gram-negative bacteria.
    They also mention that bone wax can act as a nest of infection along with the
    accumulation of blood that remains in that area and promotes the growth of
    infectious microorganisms. It is mentioned that the risk factors that cause sternal
    instability after cardiac surgery may be a decentred sternotomy causing a
    misalignment of the sternal borders, thus impairing adequate bone healing.
    Regarding preoperative care, prophylactic antibiotic therapy should be performed, a
    shower with antiseptic soap before surgery to reduce bacterial colonization and hair
    removal is a significant help to prevent infections.
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