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Risk-Adjusted Deep Sternal Wound Infection

CBE ID
0130
1.4 Project
Surgery
Endorsement Status
Endorsed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Fall 2018
Is Under Review
No
Next Maintenance Cycle
Surgery Fall 2024
1.3 Measure Description

Percent of patients aged 18 years and older undergoing isolated CABG for whom mediastinitis or deep sternal wound infection is diagnosed within 30 days postoperatively or at any time during the hospitalization for surgery

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Number of patients aged 18 years and older undergoing isolated CABG for whom mediastinitis or deep sternal wound infection is diagnosed within 30 days postoperatively or at any time during the hospitalization for surgery

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients undergoing isolated CABG

    • Exclusions

      N/A

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Endorsed Surgery Fall Cycle 2018
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
    • Steward
      The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]