A Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Usage for Surgical Site Infections- A Pilot Perspective from Holy Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Abdul Haseeb, Hani Saleh Faidah, Manal Al-Gethamy, Saad Alghamdi, Abrar Mohammed Barnawi, Afnan Abid Aljuhani, Haneen Smai Hareedi, Halimah Saeed Basndwah, Randa Talat Malayou, Reham Mohammed Almotairi, Shuruq Sami Elahe, Muhammad Shahid Iqbal
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · pp. 39–44 · Published 5 May 2020
10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i630443Abstract
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.
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