Surgical site infections are significant contributors to health care–associated infections. Nursing interventions may help decrease the incidence of surgical site infections, particularly in regards to the management of post-surgical abdominal drains.

This comprehensive guide, compiled from evidence-based practice literature, is intended for nurses to use to reduce surgical site infections secondary to post-surgical abdominal drains.

This article focuses on drain management in intensive care unit patients, who are at risk for infection because of their immunocompromised state.

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