Surgical Site Infections
Oct 14, 2026
Reno Clinical Theater
Geriatrics
Surgical site infections (SSI’s) are reported to occur at around 5% in our veterinary patients. Common sources of these infections will be discussed and methods to prevent them. Sterilization methods are commonly being improved for surgical equipment and will be discussed.
- What are common causes of SSI’s
- What is the definition of an SSI
- Why are TPLO surgeries a common infection
- What is plasma sterilization
