Surgical site infection prevention: best practices and new approaches

Authors

  • Hisham Abdullah Almottowa Department of General Surgery, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Othman Mohammed Mahzary College of Medicine, Ibn Sina National College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Zainab Omar Barnawi Department of Emergency Medicine, King Abdullah Medical Complex, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Danah Ahmad AlFalah Department of General Surgery, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait
  • Fatmah Mousa Albloushi Department of General Surgery, Al-Adan Hospital, Hadiya, Kuwait
  • Amjad MohammedSaad Alluhaybi College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University in Rabigh, Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
  • Abdulrahman Abdulaziz Aljumaah College of Medicine, Sulaiman Al Rajhi University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
  • Khalid Turkey Alotaibi College of Medicine, Sulaiman Al Rajhi University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
  • Anas Hamoud AlMutair College of Medicine, Sulaiman Al Rajhi University, Qassim, Saudi Arabia
  • Mazen Abdullah Alharbi College of Medicine, Taibah University, Medina, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20250068

Keywords:

Surgical site infection, Antibiotics, Prevention, Antibiotic resistance

Abstract

Surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a significant challenge in surgical care, posing a substantial threat to postoperative morbidity and mortality. There are many risk factors that can cause SSIs, encompassing patient-related factors and healthcare team practices. The risk factors for SSIs include advanced age, diabetes, smoking, obesity, distant site infections, elevated biomarkers, low HDL levels, opioid addiction, immunosuppressive drug use, higher ASA grade, comorbidities, prolonged preoperative hospitalization, and antibiotic resistance. Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative precautions have all been used as part of comprehensive preventative efforts to reduce the incidence of SSIs. Furthermore, emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, have demonstrated potential in enhancing SSI detection and prevention, offering promising advancements to further optimize surgical outcomes. This review aims to explore the current evidence, risk factors, and emerging strategies in SSI prevention. By understanding the multifactorial nature of SSIs and implementing comprehensive preventive measures, healthcare providers can significantly mitigate the burden of these infections, ultimately improving patient outcomes and the overall quality of surgical care.

 

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2025-01-24

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Abdullah Almottowa, H., Mahzary, O. M., Barnawi, Z. O., AlFalah, D. A., Albloushi, F. M., Alluhaybi, A. M., Aljumaah, A. A., Alotaibi, K. T., AlMutair, A. H., & Alharbi, M. A. (2025). Surgical site infection prevention: best practices and new approaches. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 12(2), 974–981. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20250068

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