A Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Usage for Surgical Site Infections- A Pilot Perspective from Holy Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Haseeb, Abdul and Faidah, Hani Saleh and Al-Gethamy, Manal and Alghamdi, Saad and Barnawi, Abrar Mohammed and Aljuhani, Afnan Abid and Hareedi, Haneen Smai and Basndwah, Halimah Saeed and Malayou, Randa Talat and Almotairi, Reham Mohammed and Elahe, Shuruq Sami and Iqbal, Muhammad Shahid (2020) A Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Usage for Surgical Site Infections- A Pilot Perspective from Holy Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 32 (6). pp. 39-44. ISSN 2456-9119

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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i630443

Abstract

Introduction: This study aimed to assess the incidence, microbiological features and management of surgical site infections (SSIs).

Methodology: All patients in the surgical ward were followed from admissions until discharge during the study period. Only hospitalized patients with certain SSIs within 30 days of surgeries were included in the study.

Results: A total of 457 patients were followed during the study period. Interestingly, only 9 (1.9 %) of the patients developed SSIs. Most of the patients were males 6 (66.7%) and Saudi nationals 7 (77.8 %). The most common surgical procedures were laparoscopic and orthopedic surgeries with a similar rate of 3 (3.3 %).

Conclusion: This study revealed that the incidence of SSIs was quite lower at the hospital where the study was conducted and different types of antibiotics were used and recommended for prophylaxis.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Open Article Repository > Medical Science
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Date Deposited:	06 Apr 2023 05:30
Last Modified:	03 Oct 2024 04:45
URI:	http://journal.251news.co.in/id/eprint/887

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