Risk Factor Analysis and Microbial Etiology of Surgical Site Infections following Lower Segment Caesarean Section
Joint Authors
Saxena, Sonal
Yadav, Reena
Dutta, Renu
De, Devjani
Mehta, Geeta
Source
International Journal of Antibiotics
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) is a common mode of delivery now and surgical site infection is the second most common infectious complication in these patients.
This study was planned with this background to have a comprehensive approach to SSI following LSCS.
Methods.
500 consecutive patients undergoing LSCS, irrespective of indication, were studied.
A questionnaire was developed to assess the risk factors associated with development of SSI.
All patients were followed up from day one of surgery till discharge and then up till the postoperative day 30 after discharge.
Results.
SSI was identified in 121 (24.2%) out of 500 patients.
In all age groups, Gram-negative bacilli were the commonest finding.
The commonest isolate was Acinetobacter species (32.03%) followed by Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase negative Staphylococcus (21.09%).
23.8% of Staphylococcus aureus strains were MRSA.
By multivariate logistic regression premature rupture of membrane (PROM), antibiotics given earlier than 2 hours and increased duration of stay in the hospital were found to be significant.
Conclusions.
A proper assessment of risk factors that predispose to SSI and their modification may help in reduction of SSI rates.
Also, frequent antimicrobial audit and qualitative research could give an insight into the current antibiotic prescription practices and the factors affecting these practices.
American Psychological Association (APA)
De, Devjani& Saxena, Sonal& Mehta, Geeta& Yadav, Reena& Dutta, Renu. 2013. Risk Factor Analysis and Microbial Etiology of Surgical Site Infections following Lower Segment Caesarean Section. International Journal of Antibiotics،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
De, Devjani…[et al.]. Risk Factor Analysis and Microbial Etiology of Surgical Site Infections following Lower Segment Caesarean Section. International Journal of Antibiotics No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
De, Devjani& Saxena, Sonal& Mehta, Geeta& Yadav, Reena& Dutta, Renu. Risk Factor Analysis and Microbial Etiology of Surgical Site Infections following Lower Segment Caesarean Section. International Journal of Antibiotics. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460157
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460157