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Results of Preoperative Screening<br />
for NorthShore Hip and Knee Surgery<br />
Patients (n = 1,495)<br />
• Mean readmission cost for 4 patients requiring<br />
second hospitalization $17,122 (total=$68,500)<br />
• 7 SSI from other pathogens (compared to 17 from<br />
S. <strong>aureus</strong>)<br />
– No change in rate from other bacteria over time<br />
– All non-S. <strong>aureus</strong> considered superficial<br />
– None required hospitalization<br />
DM Hacek et al, Clin Orthop Relat Res. 466:1349-55, 2008
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