Surgical Care Improvement Measures
Patients who are having surgery heal better with fewer complications when they are appropriately prepared for surgery; monitored and treated for conditions such as diabetes or heart disease; given appropriate antibiotics to prevent infections from surgery; and treated when appropriate to prevent blood clots following surgery.
In its ongoing commitment to surgical care improvement, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center takes steps to:
- Prevent infections following surgery
- Prevent blood clots following surgery
- Prevent infections by correctly selecting antibiotics after outpatient surgery
- Prevent infection by giving antibiotics after outpatient surgery
- Remove hair appropriately before surgery
- Monitor and manage blood sugar levels following surgery
- Use beta blockers during surgery when appropriate
The links above show how Cedars-Sinai performs on these measures in comparison to the top 10% of U.S. hospitals.