A Study on Surgical Site Infections in Emergency Non-Traumatic Abdominal Operations
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Surgical site infection (SSI) has always been a major complication of surgery and trauma and has been documented for 4000-5000 years. Surgical site infections are the third most common hospital associated infection, accounting for 14-16 per cent of all infections in hospitalized patients. Among surgical patients, surgical site infections are the most frequent cause of such infections, accounting for 38 per cent of the total. Aims: The purpose of this study is to determine the host factors responsible for surgical site infections, environmental factors contributing to surgical site infections following emergency non traumatic abdominal operations and to identify the microorganisms involved in surgical site infections. Methodology: A descriptive study which includes all patients fulfilled the inclusion criteria in Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital during the time period of January 2014 to December 2015. Parameters included the host demographic details and the type of surgery and duration of surgery versus the onset of SSI. Results: The infection rate increased with that of degree of wound contamination. It was clear that associated co-morbid disorders played a vital role as a host related risk factor for SSI. Moreover, the difference was statistically highly significant (P < 0.001) Conclusion: Quality of surgical care including immediate assessment of patients, resuscitative measures, adequate preparation of patients and aseptic environment are important for control of SSI.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. P. Ramadoss, Dr. M. Kamalraj, Dr. S. Abdullah
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