Episode 8 – Abdominal Guidelines Update with Dr. Joe Forrester

In this episode of “Source Control”, the official podcast of the Surgical Infection Society (SIS), hosts Dr. Fred Peerachi and Dr. Jared Houston welcome Dr. Joe Forrester, current Chair of the SIS Therapeutics and Guidelines Committee, to discuss the recent update to the SIS Intra-Abdominal Infections Guidelines.

Dr. Forrester shares his insights into the updates and the process of developing these important resources for the surgical community. Listeners will learn about the key changes in the 2024 update, including the new recommendations for antibiotic duration after percutaneous drainage of intra-abdominal infections.

The hosts also explore the broader challenges of ensuring guidelines are adopted into clinical practice and discuss the role of the SIS Therapeutics and Guidelines Committee in advancing surgical infection care.

This episode is a must-listen for surgeons, researchers, and healthcare professionals who want to stay current on the latest SIS guidelines and best practices.