Surgical Site Infection Prevention in Veterinary Surgery
Evidence-based protocols. Expert techniques. Real-world implementation.
Evidence-Based
Built on peer-reviewed veterinary surgical literature, graded by evidence quality and clinical applicability.
Systems Thinking
SSI prevention is multi-factorial, not a single intervention. This platform addresses all domains of the surgical pathway.
Expert-Driven
Developed and reviewed by leading veterinary surgeons with decades of clinical experience in SSI prevention.
Prevention Protocols
Patient Selection & Risk Stratification
Identify patients at elevated risk for surgical site infection prior to scheduling or proceeding with elective procedures.
View ProtocolAseptic Technique & Sterile Field Maintenance
Maintain an uncompromised sterile field throughout the procedure by establishing clear boundaries, enforcing behavioral discipline, and responding immediately to any breach.
View ProtocolWound Management & Dressing
Apply appropriate wound closure and primary dressing to protect the surgical site during the initial healing phase, minimize contamination from the environment, and facilitate early detection of complications.
View ProtocolSSI Prevention Is Not One Thing
Surgical site infections arise from the interaction of patient biology, surgical technique, environmental conditions, and postoperative care. No single intervention reliably prevents SSI in isolation. The evidence consistently shows that bundles — combinations of interventions applied reliably across the entire surgical pathway — produce the best outcomes.
Expert Contributors
Dr. Aldo Vezzoni
DVM, Diplomate ECVS
Clinica Veterinaria Vezzoni, Cremona, Italy
Dr. Aldo Vezzoni is a diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons with over three decades of clinical experience in small animal orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the surgical management of hip dysplasia, including extensive work on triple pelvic osteotomy and total hip replacement techniques. Dr. Vezzoni has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributed to major veterinary surgical textbooks, and has been a faculty member at advanced surgical training programs across Europe and North America. His commitment to evidence-based practice and meticulous surgical technique has established him as a leading authority on surgical site infection prevention in the veterinary surgical community.