scholarly journals Analysis of the risk factors and microbial etiology of surgical site infections following lower segment caesarean section

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 15
Author(s):  
A. Shrestha ◽  
N. Pradhan
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Lower Segment ◽  
Lower Segment Caesarean Section ◽  
Microbial Etiology

scholarly journals Risk Factor Analysis and Microbial Etiology of Surgical Site Infections following Lower Segment Caesarean Section

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Devjani De ◽  
Sonal Saxena ◽  
Geeta Mehta ◽  
Reena Yadav ◽  
Renu Dutta
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Mode Of Delivery ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Lower Segment ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Lower Segment Caesarean Section ◽  
Prescription Practices

Background. Lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) is a common mode of delivery now and surgical site infection is the second most common infectious complication in these patients. This study was planned with this background to have a comprehensive approach to SSI following LSCS. Methods. 500 consecutive patients undergoing LSCS, irrespective of indication, were studied. A questionnaire was developed to assess the risk factors associated with development of SSI. All patients were followed up from day one of surgery till discharge and then up till the postoperative day 30 after discharge. Results. SSI was identified in 121 (24.2%) out of 500 patients. In all age groups, Gram-negative bacilli were the commonest finding. The commonest isolate was Acinetobacter species (32.03%) followed by Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase negative Staphylococcus (21.09%). 23.8% of Staphylococcus aureus strains were MRSA. By multivariate logistic regression premature rupture of membrane (PROM), antibiotics given earlier than 2 hours and increased duration of stay in the hospital were found to be significant. Conclusions. A proper assessment of risk factors that predispose to SSI and their modification may help in reduction of SSI rates. Also, frequent antimicrobial audit and qualitative research could give an insight into the current antibiotic prescription practices and the factors affecting these practices.

scholarly journals Wound infiltration of local anaesthetic after lower segment Caesarean section

Anaesthesia ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 404-407 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. N. Trotter ◽  
P. Hayes-Gregson ◽  
S. Robinson ◽  
L. Cole ◽  
S. Coley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Local Anaesthetic ◽  
Lower Segment ◽  
Wound Infiltration ◽  
Lower Segment Caesarean Section

scholarly journals Anaesthesia for lower-segment caesarean section: Changing perspectives

2010 ◽  
Vol 54 (5) ◽  
pp. 409 ◽  
Author(s):  
SeanBrian Yeoh ◽  
SngBan Leong ◽  
AlexSia Tiong Heng
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Lower Segment ◽  
Lower Segment Caesarean Section
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