Postoperative Wound Infection in Surgical Ward

Title: Postoperative Wound Infection in Surgical Ward

Author: Satyam.G, Sambashiva Rao.G

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i7.17

Abstract

The principle aim of this study was to determine the incidence of post-operative wound infection and the common pathogens responsible for SSI and their sensitivity to antibiotics, thereby modifying the approach for its management. This was a prospective observational study which consists of 528 patients operated on elective / emergency basis admitted to the hospital. Two samples were collected, one from subcutaneous tissue before wound closure and other from the wound post operatively when infection was suspected. The incidence of post-operative wound infection was 12.12%, patient with age more than 60 years had high incidence (22.58%) compared to younger, high in emergency surgeries (19.38%), more in contaminated and dirty wounds (18.04%) and more in surgeries with longer duration (20.40%). Patients with co-morbid conditions and pre disposing factors had higher incidence of post-operative wound infection. Most common pathogens identified were gram positive‘s out of which staphylococcus aureus had the highest incidence of 43.75%. Proper pre and post-operative care helps in decreasing the surgical site infection.

Keywords-Surgical wound, Surgical site infection, Incidence, Pathogens,Antibiotic sensitivity, Contaminated woun

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Corresponding Author

Sambashiva Rao.G

Assistant Professor, Surgery Department

Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Telangana State,

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