Randomised controlled trial of triclosan coated vs uncoated sutures in primary hip and knee arthroplasty

Table 1 Criteria and points allocation used in calculating the ASEPSIS score

ASEPSIS Score calculation
Points	Criterion
	Additional treatment
10	Antibiotics
5	Drainage of pus under local anaesthetic
10	Debridement of wound under general anaesthetic
0-5	Serous discharge
0-5	Erythema
0-10	Purulent exudate
0-10	Separation of deep tissues
10	Isolation of bacteria
5	Stay in hospital over 14 d
Breakdown of ASEPSIS score
0-10	No infection, normal healing
11-20	Disturbance of healing
21-30	Minor infection
31-40	Moderate infection
> 40	Severe infection