THE INCIDENCE OF THE SURGICAL-SITE INFECTIONS IN THE SURGICAL WARDS AT SIBIU ACADEMIC EMERGENCY HOSPITAL AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS
Abstract:
This prospective incidence study aimed to determine the surgical site infection (SSI) rate and
associated risk factors and was carried in surgical wards at Sibiu Academic Emergency Hospital. A
total of 8469 patients admitted in these surgical wards from April 2007 to September 2008 were
included in this study. The cases were evaluated for postoperative fever, redness, swelling of wound
margins and collection of pus. Cultures were taken from the cases with any of the above findings.The
overall rate of surgical site infection was 1,48%. In conclusion, surgical site infection causes
considerable morbidity and important economic burden. The routine reporting of SSI rates stratified by
potential associated risk factors is highly recommended.
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