Exploration of epidemiologic profile and strategic prevention framework for surgical site infection rates in a tertiary care hospital of Bhopal city

Authors

  • Vidit Goyal Department of Microbiology, LN Medical College and RC, Bhopal
  • Rituja Kaushal Department of Community Medicine, LN Medical College and RC, Bhopal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180269

Keywords:

Surgical site infection rates, Surveillance, Incidence, Bhopal, India

Abstract

Background: Post-operative surgical site infections are deadlock for any successful surgery. This exigency triggers draining of extra resources for management of the quagmire.

Methods: This prospective direct surveillance study based on incidence design was undertaken to gauge and estimate the nature of propensity of various surgical site infections in a tertiary care hospital over a period of twelve months.

Results: Calculated cumulative SSI rate for the year 2016 was found to be 4.32%.

Conclusions: It was concluded that a multidisciplinary approach integrating periodic training sessions on infection control, checklists based routine surveillance & following some benchmark etc. are the linchpin in controlling hospital acquired infections including surgical site infection rates in any clinical setting.

Author Biographies

Vidit Goyal, Department of Microbiology, LN Medical College and RC, Bhopal

Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology

Rituja Kaushal, Department of Community Medicine, LN Medical College and RC, Bhopal

Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine

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2018-01-24

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Goyal, V., & Kaushal, R. (2018). Exploration of epidemiologic profile and strategic prevention framework for surgical site infection rates in a tertiary care hospital of Bhopal city. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 5(2), 784–789. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20180269

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