WASHING mnemonic for perioperative risk factors for surgical site infection following gynecologic surgery
Mnemonic to aid in identifying patient risk factors for surgical site infection.
From: Pellegrini JE, Toledo P, Soper DE, et al. Consensus bundle on prevention of surgical site infections after major gynecologic surgery. Obstet Gynecol 2017; 129(1):50-61. DOI:
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