Journal of Perioperative Medicine
Open Access

Abstract

Frequency of Surgical Site Infection among Patients Undergoing Caesarean Section Receiving Care-Bundle Approach

Megan John*

Background: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) prevention is a worldwide priority. According to estimates, adopting evidence-based guidelines can avoid up to 60% of surgical site infections. Main component of this prevention is use of care-bundle approach.

Objective: To determine the frequency of SSI among patients undergoing caesarean section receiving care-bundle approach.

Methodology: A prospective cohort study was carried out at department of obstetrics and gynecology, Fauji Foundation Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan from 1st January 2024 to 31st May 2024. 500 women aged between 18-35 years admitted for both emergency and elective caesarean section were selected following exclusion and inclusion criteria. Evidence based care bundle was applied during caesarean section. Patients were assessed for any signs of infections (i.e., indurate skin margin, mucopurulent discharge and wound dehiscence) before discharge from hospital and then at 4 weeks post caesarean.

Results: In our study, among patients undergoing Caesarean section (C-section) and receiving care-bundle approach, SSI was found in 44 (8.80%) women.

Conclusion: This study concluded that the frequency of SSI among patients undergoing caesarean section receiving care-bundle approach was within worldwide acceptable rate of 8.80%.

Published Date: 2024-07-12; Received Date: 2024-06-12