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All Surgical Specialty Wound Class Review & Quiz
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Director, Performance Excellence
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Wound Class Review
Defined by the American College of Surgeons- Largely related to bacteria presence & activity
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Wound Class Review
Defined by the CDC- Largely related to bacteria presence & activity
#1 - Clean- Any incision thru non-infected material NOT in major tracts
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Wound Class Review
Defined by the CDC- Largely related to bacteria presence & activity
#1 - Clean- Any incision thru non-infected material NOT in major tracts
#2 - Clean, Contaminated- Baseline in GI, respiratory, reproductive, urinary tracts
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Wound Class Review
Defined by the CDC- Largely related to bacteria presence & activity
#1 - Clean- Any incision thru non-infected material NOT in major tracts
#2 - Clean, Contaminated- Baseline in GI, respiratory, reproductive, urinary tracts
#3 - Contaminated- Presence of contained acute inflammation (not chronic)- Dry, but not wet and active gangrene- Example: inflamed, non-perforated appendix
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Wound Class Review
Defined by the CDC- Largely related to bacteria presence & activity
#1 - Clean- Any incision thru non-infected material NOT in major tracts
#2 - Clean, Contaminated- Baseline in GI, respiratory, reproductive, urinary tracts
#3 - Contaminated- Presence of contained inflammation- Dry, but not wet and active gangrene- Example: inflamed, non-perforated appendix
#4 – Dirty/Infected- Incision into infected material- Spilled purulence or fecal material, wet gangrene - Example: perforated and inflamed appendix with presence
of purulence outside of appendix
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Wound Class Review
Defined by the CDC- Largely related to bacteria presence & activity
#1 - Clean- Any incision thru non-infected material NOT in major tracts
#2 - Clean, Contaminated- Baseline in GI, respiratory, reproductive, urinary tracts
#3 - Contaminated- Presence of contained inflammation- Dry, but not wet and active gangrene- Example: inflamed, non-perforated appendix
#4 – Dirty/Infected- Incision into infected material- Spilled purulence or fecal material, wet gangrene - Example: perforated and inflamed appendix with presence
of purulence outside of appendix
Baseline Procedures & Wound Class
Non-tracts - 1
• Orthopedics – 1
• Breast – 1
• Vascular – 1
• Cardiovascular – 1
• Plastics – 1
• Hernia - 1
Tracts - 2
• Head & Neck – 2
• Thoracic (lung) - 2
• OB/GYN – 2
• Colorectal – 2
• Hepatobiliary – 2
• Urology – 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Wound Class Simplified
Tract**2
Non-Tract*1
Acute Inflammation, dry (ischemic) gangrene, breaks in technique, spillage, true foreign bodies
3
Incision into pus, purulence, abscess, wet (infected) gangrene, old dead tissue
4
Clean Surgical Incision Site
1-11% wound infection risk
Potential or Pre-Infection
10-17% wound infection risk
Visually Active Infection
>27% wound infection risk
* Ortho, cardiac, vascular, plastics, hernia, breast, abdominal outside of tracts** Reproductive, urinary, renal, ear, nose, throat, pulmonary, colorectal, hepatobiliary
1 & 2 includes chronic inflammation at these sites, e.g., arthritic joint (1), colitis/Crohns (2)
HIGHEST WOUND CLASS ASSIGNED TO ALL PROCEDURES USING SAME INCISION
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Wound Class Quiz
• 1st Slide – Kaiser San Francisco cases– Scenario explained with choices– Circulator recording marked by *asterisk– Think about the baseline of the procedure– Then think about anything that would
change that baseline
• 2nd Slide– Shows the answer in multiple asterisks– Note on key or important criteria
General Surgery
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
A patient under went a Whipple for cancer. Surgery included a cholecystectomy. Gallbladder was documented as having changes consistent with chronic cholecystitis.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
A patient under went a Whipple for cancer. Surgery included a cholecystectomy. Gallbladder was documented as having changes consistent with chronic cholecystitis.
1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Chronic inflammation would not bump it to a 3
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
An 18 year old patient with extensive Crohns disease underwent a total colectomy with a colostomy.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
An 18 year old patient with extensive Crohns disease underwent a total colectomy with a colostomy.
1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Chronic inflammation would keep it at a 2 and not bump it to a 3
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a breast biopsy. The operative report noted multiple areas of fatty necrosis on the large mass. There was also necrotic tissue around the mass.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a breast biopsy. The operative report noted multiple areas of fatty necrosis on the large mass. There was also necrotic tissue around the mass.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated *******
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Necrotic, ischemic dead tissue, without infection is a 3
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. The pre op CT scan reported the appendix contained a fecalith. There was no mention of infection, rupture or inflammation on the operative report.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. The preop CT scan reported the appendix contained a fecalith. There was no mention of infection, rupture or inflammation on the operative report.
1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Fecalith contained within GI tract w/o infection or inflammation is a 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy. The operative report states “inflamed appendix without perforation”.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy. The operative report states “inflamed appendix without perforation”.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated ********
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Acute inflammation is a 3
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy. The operative report states “inflamed appendix without perforation with exudates”.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy. The operative report states “injected appendix without perforation with exudates”.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated *******
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Exudates outside of non-perforated injected appendix is a 3
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy. The operative report states “acute appendix with perforation”.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a laparoscopic appendectomy. The operative report states “acute appendix with perforation”.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
******* 4.Dirty/Infected *******
Note: Perforated appendix assumes infected contents have spilled into abdominal cavity
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent an exploratory laparoscopic for possible small bowel obstruction. The procedure performed was terminal ileum resection. The operative report states “necrotic cecum and appendix”.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent an exploratory laparoscopic for possible small bowel obstruction. The procedure performed was a terminal ileum resection. The operative report states surgeon found a “necrotic cecum and appendix”.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated *******
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Necrosis, ischemic dead tissue, is generally not infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
With a patient in significant abdominal pain, a preop CT scan indicated patient had SBO (small bowl obstruction). An ex-lap was performed and adhesion lysis freed up a SBO.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
With a patient in significant abdominal pain, a preop CT scan indicated patient had SBO (small bowl obstruction). An ex-lap was performed and adhesion lysis freed up a SBO.
******* 1.Clean *******
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Bowel was never incised, therefore surgery is on par with hernia repair
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a rectopexy procedure (rectal prolapse) where a portion of the rectum was resected. The anastamosis was checked for patency/leaks by rigid sigimoidoscopy.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a rectopexy procedure (rectal prolapse) where a portion of the rectum was resected. The anastamosis was checked for patency/leaks by rigid sigimoidoscopy.
1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Anal & rectum procedures are 2, unless infection present, e.g. abscess/fistula
Vascular Surgery
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient had necrotic foot d/t complications from peripheral ischemia r/t 150 pack years of smoking. Surgeon performed below knee amputation where the incision was clean without infection.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient had necrotic foot d/t complications from peripheral ischemia r/t 150 pack years of smoking. Surgeon performed below knee amputation where the incision was clean without infection.
******* 1.Clean ********
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Incision was in a clean area, therefore on par with ortho baseline surgery
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Long term diabetic patient had infected gangrenous below-the-knee-amputation stump after vascular grafts failed to improve leg perfusion. Surgeon performed above the knee amputation AKA where the initial incision expressed lymphatic pus. AKA surgery successful.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Long term diabetic patient had infected gangrenous below-the-knee-amputation stump after vascular grafts failed to improve leg perfusion. Surgeon performed above the knee amputation (AKA) where the initial incision expressed lymphatic pus. AKA surgery successful.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
******* 4.Dirty/Infected *******
Note: Incision cut into infected material
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Orthopedics
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
THA for osteoarthritis of left hip. Bone was very good with advanced wear of both surfaces. No evidence of any other disease process.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
THA for osteoarthritis of left hip. Bone was very good with advanced wear of both surfaces. No evidence of any other disease process.
******* 1.Clean ********
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Ortho cases are a baseline 1 wound class
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Left knee several years status post total knee arthroplasty with rotating platform, status post arthroscopy with aspirate confirming coagulase negative staphylococcal infection.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Left knee several years status post total knee arthroplasty with rotating platform, status post arthroscopy with aspirate confirming coagulase negative staphylococcal infection.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
******* 4.Dirty/Infected *******
Note: Presence of infection = 4
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Open left tib/fib fracture with intramedullary rod fixation, locked proximally and distally. Irrigation/debridement of devitalized tissue d/t compound fracture.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Open left tib/fib fracture with intramedullary rod fixation, locked proximally and distally. Irrigation/debridement of devitalized tissue d/t compound fracture.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated *******
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Presence of devitalized (necrotic) tissue = 3
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Diagnostic arthroscopy, extensive washout, debridement of lateral portal. Extensive grade 3-4 arthritis in all three compartments. No evidence of intra-articular pus. The lateral portal had some soft tissue necrosis which was debrided.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Diagnostic arthroscopy, extensive washout, debridement of lateral portal. Extensive grade 3-4 arthritis in all three compartments. No evidence of intra-articular pus. The lateral portal had some soft tissue necrosis which was debrided.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated *******
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Presence of devitalized (necrotic) tissue = 3
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Incision and drainage of bilateral lower extremity amputation stumps with gas gangrene bilateral, but no significant collection of any pus seen on the dressings. Wound was very large and necrotic tissue was sharply debrided.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Incision and drainage of bilateral lower extremity amputation stumps with gas gangrene bilateral, but no significant collection of any pus seen. Wound was very large and necrotic tissue was sharply debrided.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated *******
or ******* 4.Dirty/Infected *******Note: Depends of type of necrosis and if gas gangrene was emanating from debrided tissue.
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
OB/GYN
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Laparoscopic total abdominal hysterectomy.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Laparoscopic total abdominal hysterectomy.
* 1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/InfectedNote: Hysterectomies are a baseline GYN procedure = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
19 Y female patient with undesired pregnancy at 18w underwent a D&E with IUD insertion. No unusual findings intraop.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
19 Y female patient with undesired pregnancy at 18w underwent a D&E with IUD insertion. No unusual findings intraop.
1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/InfectedNote: D&E, D&C’s & IUD insertion w/o inflammation or infection are baseline = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent lap ovarian cystectomy with lysis of adhesions (LOA) to gain clear access to ovaries. A small hemorrhagic cyst on the left ovary was evacuated. Obliteration of cul de sac consistent with stage 4 endometriosis.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent lap ovarian cystectomy with lysis of adhesions (LOA) to gain clear access to ovaries. A small hemorrhagic cyst on the left ovary which was evacuated. Obliteration of cul de sac consistent with stage 4 endometriosis.
******* 1.Clean *******
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/InfectedNote: Cystectomy that does not incise ovarian tract = 1, LOA = 1
Cystectomy that does incise ovarian tract = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a Cesarean section with prolonged labor (> 20 hours), ruptured over 18 hours, thick meconium, no s/sx of infection.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a Cesarean section with prolonged labor (> 20 hours), ruptured over 18 hours, thick meconium, no s/sx of infection.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated (baseline c-section)
******* 3.Contaminated *******
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Presence of possible non-sterile material not normally a part of organ flora
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a Cesarean section d/t PROM and maternal temperature over 38C/100.4F, most likely due to chorioamnioitis perforation.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated (baseline c-section)
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a Cesarean section d/t PROM and maternal temperature over 38C/100.4F, most likely due to chorioamnioitis perforation.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated (baseline c-section)
3.Contaminated
******* 4.Dirty/Infected *******
Note: Presence of infected material from chorioamnioitis perforation
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a lap fallopian tube ligation with Filshie clips placed with good blanching and completely encompassing the tubes. There was no bleeding on final inspection.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a lap fallopian tube ligation with Filshie clips placed with good blanching and completely encompassing the tubes. There was no bleeding on final inspection.
******* 1.Clean ******* * 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: the fallopian tubes were not incised or penetrated = 1
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a fallopian tube ligation at the end of a Cesarean section, 3 cm segments of tubeligated with two free ties of plain gut and excised on both fallopian tubes. The lumina were visible and hemostasis was noted.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a fallopian tube ligation at the end of a Cesarean section, 3 cm segments of tubeligated with two free ties of plain gut and excised on both fallopian tubes.
* 1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: the fallopian tubes were incised = 2, the c-section = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Elderly patient underwent a colpocleisis le forte type as part of a joint general and gynecology surgery for a colovaginal fistula. Pus was found along abscess.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Elderly patient underwent a colpocleisis le forte type as part of a joint general and gynecology surgery for a colovaginal fistula. Pus was found along abscess.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
******* 4.Dirty/Infected *******
Note: ongoing infection = 4
Urology
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
The patient had a large exophytic tumor on the lower lateral portion of the right kidney. A hand port technique was used to excise the tumor and do the renorrhaphy.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
The patient had a large exophytic tumor on the lower lateral portion of the right kidney. A hand port technique was used to excise the tumor and do the renorrhaphy.
* 1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Incision into renal/urinary tract = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
The patient had a very subtle firm nodule in the left testicle as well as palpable firm mass in his abdomen that could be felt while asleep under anesthesia. A left radical orchiectomy was performed in standard fashion.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
The patient had a very subtle firm nodule in the left testicle as well as palpable firm mass in his abdomen that could be felt while asleep under anesthesia. A left radical orchiectomy was performed in standard fashion.
* 1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Incision into reproductory tract = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
The patient underwent a repeat transurethral resection of the prostate without difficulty. There was no evidence of any intravesical lesions. There was no evidence of any perforation or uncontrolled bleeding at any point.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
The patient underwent a repeat transurethral resection of the prostate without difficulty. There was no evidence of any intravesical lesions. There was no evidence of any perforation or uncontrolled bleeding at any point.
* 1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Incision into renal/urinary tract = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a vasectomy. The portion of vas outside the body was incised. The vas was clamped between two Mosquito clamps and the portion between the clamp was severed. The vas stumps proximal and distal were cauterized.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent a vasectomy. The portion of vas outside the body was incised. The vas was clamped between two Mosquito clamps and the portion between the clamp was severed. The vas stumps proximal and distal were cauterized.
* 1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated ********
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Incision into reproductory tract = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
The patient underwent a radical spermatic cord resection for recurrent phlegmon. The phlegmon was carefully delivered from the scrotum into the operative field and gently expressed through the incision.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
The patient underwent a radical spermatic cord resection for recurrent phlegmon. The phlegmon was carefully delivered from the scrotum into the operative field and gently expressed through the incision.
1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated ********
******* 3.Contaminated ********
4.Dirty/Infected* 2 or 3 wound class depends on if phlegmon was acute or chronic
Head and Neck
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Tympanoplasty with R posterior perforation 30%. Thick tymapnosclerosis at the anterior border of perforation extending within the perforation forward.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Tympanoplasty with R posterior perforation 30%. Thick tymapnosclerosis at the anterior border of perforation extending within the perforation forward.
******* 1.Clean *******
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Ear drum not populated by friendly flora
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent myringotomy with insertion of tube for media otitis and eustachian tube dysfuntion.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent myringotomy with insertion of tube for media otitis and eustachian tube dysfuntion.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
****** 3.Contaminated ******
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Otitis media is an acute inflammation process.
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent thyroplasty with medialization for vocal cord paralysis.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent thyroplasty with medialization for vocal cord paralysis.
******* 1.Clean *********
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Thyroid and surrounding tissue are clean tissue
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent nasal septoplasty w turbinate reduction and nasal closed reduction fracture without s/s of inflammation or infection.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent nasal septoplasty w turbinate reduction and nasal closed reduction fracture without s/s of inflammation or infection.
1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
* 3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Baseline nasal surgeries are 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent thyroglossal duct cyst excision without s/s of inflammation or infection.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent thyroglossal duct cyst excision without s/s of inflammation or infection.
* 1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated ********
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Baseline pharnyx surgeries = 2
Plastics
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient with excess skin and adiposity of the abdomen underwent abdominoplasty with rectus plication, in addition to bilateral medial thigh lifts. Surgery was uncomplicated.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient with excess skin and adiposity of the abdomen underwent abdominoplasty with rectus plication, in addition to bilateral medial thigh lifts. Surgery was uncomplicated.
******* 1.Clean *******
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Baseline plastics procedures = 1
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent nail unit excision, distal phalanx shortening, and primary closure d/t lesion (nailfold melanocytic proliferation). No unusual findings during the case.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Patient underwent nail unit excision, distal phalanx shortening, and primary closure d/t lesion (nailfold melanocytic proliferation). No unusual findings during the case.
******* 1.Clean *******
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Baseline plastics procedures = 1
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
15 yo patient with underwent a vaginoplasty r/t adrenal hyperplasia. Case was completed without complication.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
15 yo patient with underwent a vaginoplasty r/t adrenal hyperplasia. Case was completed without complication.
1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated *******
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Reproductory tract surgeries = 2
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Debridement of surgical wound. Necrotic skin, soft tissue as well as muscle of right groin incision with lateral pockets composed of dead fat and seroma fluid. Cultures sent from the OR for aerobic and anaerobic cultures. No drains. No complications.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Debridement of surgical wound. Findings: necrotic skin, soft tissue as well as muscle of right groin incision with lateral pockets composed of dead fat and seroma fluid. Cultures sent from the OR for aerobic and anaerobic cultures. No drains. No complications.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated ******* or
******* 4.Dirty/Infected *******
Note: Dry necrotic skin = 3. PostOp labs indicate tissue was infected = 4
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Quadriplegic patient underwent debridement and flap closure for a chronic left ischial pressure sore Stage IV with non-healing of wound Cultures of the wound have grown out multiple organisms.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
* 4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Quadriplegic patient underwent debridement and flap closure for a chronic left ischial pressure sore Stage IV with non-healing of wound Cultures of the wound have grown out multiple organisms.
1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
******* 4.Dirty/Infected *******
Note: Infected wound = 4
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
30-year-old Asian female underwent scar revision by initial excision at Stage I with VAC dressing delay. She is 18 months status post chemical burn to her left upper trunk, neck and face. Previous skin grafting is noted to be extremely thick with some contracture bands along the neck.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
30-year-old Asian female underwent scar revision by initial excision at Stage I with VAC dressing delay. She is 18 months status post chemical burn to her left upper trunk, neck and face. Previous skin grafting is noted to be extremely thick with some contracture bands along the neck.
******* 1.Clean *******
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/InfectedNote: Class 2 is reserved for baseline tracts where friendly flora is homeostatic.
Ophthalmology
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
57 year old male patient underwent cataract surgery. Case was completed without complication.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
57 year old male patient underwent cataract surgery. Case was completed without complication.
******* 1.Clean *******
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Baseline eye surgeries = 1
Cardiac Vascular and Thoracic
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
76 year old male was with extensive CAD was brought into the OR for an internal mammary CABG procedure. There was dense pericarditis observed after the midsternotomy. Revascularization included LAD graft to LIMA and PDA was grafted with separate segment of RSVG.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
76 year old male was with extensive CAD was brought into the OR for an internal mammary CABG procedure. There was dense pericarditis observed after the midsternotomy. Revascularization included LAD graft to LIMA and PDA was grafted with separate segment of RSVG.
******* 1.Clean ******* if chronic pericarditis
* 2.Clean/contaminated
******* 3.Contaminated ******* if acute pericarditis
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Aortic valve replacement and repair of the ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm with a 32 mm Terumo tube graft was completed on a 58 year old male. The pt was transferred to the CV ICU and a transesophageal echocardiography revealed (TEE) a well-seated valve without evidence of perivalvular leak.
1.Clean
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
Aortic valve replacement and repair of the ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm with a 32 mm Terumo tube graft was completed on a 58 year old male. The pt was transferred to the CV ICU and a transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) revealed a well-seated valve without evidence of perivalvular leak.
******* 1.Clean *******
* 2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Baseline heart surgeries = 1
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
A wedge resection of the right upper lobe as well as mechanical pleurodesis was performed. The apex of the right lung was abnormal with multiple microscopic blebs, but no gross bullae.
* 1.Clean
2.Clean/contaminated
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
What is the wound class?
A wedge resection of the right upper lobe as well as mechanical pleurodesis was performed. The apex of the right lung was abnormal with multiple microscopic blebs, but no gross bullae.
* 1.Clean
******* 2.Clean/contaminated ********
3.Contaminated
4.Dirty/Infected
Note: Baseline lung surgeries = 2
All Surgical Specialty Wound Class Review & Quiz
Bruce Ryon, RN, MS, PhD
Director, Performance Excellence
National Surgical Quality Improvement Program