WASHING mnemonic for perioperative risk factors for surgical site infection following gynecologic surgery

W	Weight
A	Antibiotic-resistant skin flora, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
S	Smoking cessation
H	Hygiene (skin preparation)
I	Immune deficiency status
N	Nutritional status
G	Glycemic control

Mnemonic to aid in identifying patient risk factors for surgical site infection.

From: Pellegrini JE, Toledo P, Soper DE, et al. Consensus bundle on prevention of surgical site infections after major gynecologic surgery. Obstet Gynecol 2017; 129(1):50-61. DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000001751. Copyright © 2017 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Reproduced with permission from Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Unauthorized reproduction of this material is prohibited.

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WASHING mnemonic for perioperative risk factors for surgical site infection following gynecologic surgery