Prevention of implant-associated spinal infections: the GAID-protocol
Joanna Maria Przybyl,
Aldemar Andres Hegewald
Abstract:ObjectiveThe purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy of the GAID-Protocol, a bundle of intra- and postoperative infection prevention measures, to reduce implant-associated infections in patients undergoing posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation. These preventive measures are organized into a protocol that includes recommendations for four critical areas of implant protection (acronym GAID): Gloves, Antiseptics: sodium hypochlorite/hypochlorous acid (NaOCl/HOCl), Implants and Drainage-use in … Show more
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