Complication | Definition |
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Superficial incisional | Localized signs such as redness, pain, heat, or swelling at the site of the incision or by the drainage of pus |
Deep incisional | Presence of pus or an abscess, fever with tenderness of the wound, or separation of the edges of the incision exposing the deeper tissues |
Organ or space infection | Fever and/or elevated CRP/WBC count and intra-abdominal fluid collection visualized by CT imaging or ultrasound |
Pneumonia | Coughing or dyspnea, radiography with infiltrative abnormalities, or elevated infection parameters in combination with positive sputum culture |
Urinary tract infection | Dysuria, elevated WBC count, and/or presence of nitrate in urine sediment in combination with a positive urine culture |
Bacteremia | Presence of at least one positive hemoccult test result for the same pathogen |