Ashok Kumar, R (2016) Factors responsible for surgical site infections following emergency nontraumatic abdominal operations at RGGGH. Masters thesis, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
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Abstract
This study aims at finding out the common organisms responsible for surgical site infections following emergency nontraumatic abdominal operations and their sensitivity patterns of the microorganisms were ascertained. Determination of factors responsible for infections to reduce the infection rate and thereby reduce the morbidity and mortality. It can be concluded from the findings of the study that microorganisms that are normal inhabitants of our body are mainly responsible for surgical site infection (SSI). Various host factors like malnutrition, obesity, patients knowledge about hygiene, presence of comorbidity etc. coupled with environmental factors such as condition of the wounds, delay to initiate operation, duration of operation, prolonged exposure of peritoneal cavity to environment, prophylactic use of antibiotics and factors associated with surgery like type of incision, type of operation and experience of operating surgeon greatly contribute to occurrences of SSI. So, quality of surgical care including immediate assessment of patients, resuscitative measures, adequate preparation of patients and aseptic environment are important for control of SSI.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Surgical Site Infections (SSI); Emergency Abdominal Operations; Pathogenic Organisms |
| Subjects: | MEDICAL > General Surgery |
| Depositing User: | Punitha K |
| Date Deposited: | 31 Jul 2017 05:42 |
| Last Modified: | 28 Sep 2017 03:02 |
| URI: | http://repository-tnmgrmu.ac.in/id/eprint/2373 |
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