Kyle Mueller, MD and David M. Shapiro, MD, CHC, CHCQM, CHPRM, LHRM, CASC will recognize the clinical and economic burden of surgical site complications and surgical site infections (SSIs); review the importance of pre-, intra-, and postoperative management strategies & best practices to reduce the risk of SSIs; explain unintended perioperative hypothermia, and illustrate why prewarming is beneficial in the prevention of unintended perioperative hypothermia; examine the role of closed incision negative pressure wound therapy (ciNPT) for Incision and Surrounding Soft Tissue Management to help reduce the risk of surgical site complications, hospital readmissions & post-op follow-up appointments; and explore, via cases, best practices & technique tips to manage the surgical site and enhance post-operative recovery through the use of ciNPT. To view program information/faculty disclosures and claim your CE credit after the session, visit centerforhealingsolutions.com/podcasts.