Is there a role for bacterial decolonization (i.e., of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), or MRSA, in nares) in trauma cases?

Is there a role for bacterial decolonization (i.e., of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), or MRSA, in nares) in trauma cases?

Authors: Yousef Abuodeh, Per Åkesson, Osama Aldahamsheh

RECOMMENDATION: It is unknown if bacterial decolonization in trauma patients reduces surgical site infection (SSI).

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Limited

DELEGATE VOTE: Agree: 100%, Disagree: 0%, Abstain: 0% (Unanimous, Strongest Consensus)

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