Association of sterile gloves and instruments change at the time of abdominal wound closure to prevent Surgical site infections – one year descriptive cross sectional study at atertiary care hospital

Abstract

ABSTRACT Background: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, and economic burden in healthcare, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While aseptic techniques are fundamental to infection prevention, the impact of routine changes of sterile gloves and instruments before abdominal wound closure remains inconclusive. Objective: This study evaluates the association between the routine changing of sterile gloves and instruments before abdominal wound closure and the incidence of SSIs in patients undergoing elective surgeries at a tertiary care hospital.