Manchester Vascular Symposium

Barbara Isalskabarbara.isalska@uhsm.nhs.uk

Question 1 (all)

Which statement best describes your role (chose one option):A. Medical microbiologistB. Vascular surgeonC. PharmacistD. Nurse specialist/ Tissue Viability/PodiatristE. OtherTotal number responding =

Question 2: for surgeons

Do you monitor (have data on incidence regarding) your vascular graft infection rates? A. yes, continuous throughout the yearB. yes, but surveillance only part of the yearC. no data, but interested in doingD. no data, think it too difficult to do

And if you do have data, are you prepared to tell us today what your incidence is and how you (or your team) collect the data?

Question 3: (all)

In your Trust, do you monitor post-vascular surgery wound infection rates? Chose one answer:A. yes, continuous throughout the yearB. yes, but surveillance only part of the yearC. no data, but interested in doingD. no data, think it too difficult to doE. uncertain, maybe someone does it.

Question 4 (all)

Does your Trust have written guidelines for prophylaxis for vascular surgery?A YesB NoC uncertain (not your area of expertise)

Question 5 (all)

Chose one or more options

Regarding vascular graft infection, would you welcome guidance on• A definition of vascular graft infection• B clinical and radiological investigations• C laboratory investigations• D antibiotic management• E no guidance is needed