Medically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MDFact checked by Nick BlackmerMedically reviewed by Jennifer Schwartz, MDFact checked by Nick Blackmer Serosanguineous drainage is the normal discharge of ...

There is wide variation in wound classification between surgeons, operating room nurses and National Surgical Quality Improvement Program reviewers, according to a study in the Journal of the American ...

It is critical for surgery centers to properly classify surgical wounds as they are an important predictor for the possible risk of development of a postoperative surgical site infection, which is why ...

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Serosanguinous drainage refers to the clear, thin, and pale red liquid that oozes from some wounds. It’s usually a sign that your wound is healing. Fluid that comes out of or drains from a wound is ...

Diagnosis data, rather than documentation data, for surgical wound classifications provides a more accurate picture of surgical site infection rates, due to the discrepancies appearing in the wound ...

Purulent drainage is a type of fluid that is released from a surgical or open wound. It’s almost always a sign of infection. If you’re healing from a wound, you should keep a close eye on its drainage ...

The relationship between length of stay (LOS) and post-discharge complications for surgical patients has been underexplored as inpatient stays have decreased over the past two decades. Serious ...