Perioperative pulmonary infection prevention and management in adult patients after coronary artery bypass grafting: a summary of best evidence

Coronary artery bypass grafting is an important surgical treatment for coronary heart disease. As an open thoracic procedure, pulmonary infection is a common and potentially serious complication of coronary artery bypass grafting. Its occurrence may prolong mechanical ventilation, increase hospital length of stay, and raise mortality risk. This study therefore aims to evaluate and summarise the evidence for the prevention and management of perioperative pulmonary infection in patients undergoing