Table 3.
Summary of primary and secondary study endpoints.
| Pre-Intervention n (%) | Post-Intervention n (%) | Absolute Reduction (95% CI) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall SSI | 79 (34.2%) | 26 (13.5%) | 20.7% (12–29) | <0.001 |
| Superficial/Deep Infection | 31 (13.4%) | 5 (2.6%) | 10.8% (5–16) | <0.001 |
| Organ Space Infection | 48 (20.8%) | 21 (10.9%) | 9.9% (3–13) | 0.008 |
| LOS (days, median, range) | 9 (4–60) | 8 (4–48) | 1 (0.8–2.2) | <0.001 |
| 30 day readmission rate | 43 (18.6%) | 40 (20.7%) | 3 (−6–10) | 0.62 |
SSI, surgical site infection; LOS, length of stay; IQR, interquartile range; CI, confidence interval.