Microbiological profile of surgical Site infections following surgical Procedures in the department of Obstetrics and gynaecology – a Descriptive observational study

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Surgical site infection is defined as an infection occurring within 30 days after a surgical operation and affecting either incision or deep tissues at the operation site. Post operative SSI is among the most common problems for patients who undergo surgical procedures. It is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital stay, secondary infertility and increased economic costs for patient care. Complications of SSIs include prolonged wound healing, wound dehiscence, wound pain, burst abdomen, necrotising fasciitis and pelvic abscess, prolonged admission, a prolonged course of antibiotics, the possibility of re admission, secondary repair surgery, incisional hernia, disfiguring scar, and in rare condition can lead to severe sepsis and mortality. It also affects the physical, emotional, social and economic aspects of life. Therefore, a better understanding of the spectrum of pathogens causing SSI as well as their susceptibility pattern is important for prompt management of patients and provides evidenced-based sensitive antibiotics to be commenced initially. OBJECTIVES PRIMARY OBJECTIVE- To determine the microbiological profile of surgical site infections following surgical procedures in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology and their antimicrobial susceptibility pattern. xiii SECONDARY OBJECTIVE- To determine the risk factors for surgical site infections following surgical procedures in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology