Vol. 6, Issue 1 (2020)
Surveillance of bacterial infections and their antibiotic resistance patterns in orthopaedic trauma surgeries at a tertiary care teaching hospital
Author(s):
Dr. Aniruddh Dash and Dr. Subrat Mohapatra
Abstract:
Introduction: Surgical site contaminations (SSIs) still reason huge horribleness and mortality in spite of advances in injury care. We have considered right now pace of SSIs, their results in patients experiencing mediations for injury and SSI inclines in creating nations.
Materials and Methods: One study (January, 2018 to December, 2018) was done. Patients experiencing intercessions for orthopedic injury were followed and evaluated for SSIs and their results and antimicrobial affectability examples of the smaller scale life forms separated were noted and associated.
Results: A sum of 40 (4.4%) affirmed instances of SSIs were distinguished among 746 patients of orthopedic injury. In light of the new CDC criteria, in the wake of precluding cellulitis, just 24 (2.6%) were found to have SSIs. A sum of 12.5% of the SSIs were identified during development. Acinetobacter baumannii was the prevalent life form as likewise Staphylococcus aureus. Results watched remembered changes for anti-microbial system, amendment medical procedure, readmission to emergency clinic and passing’s.
Conclusions: SSI is pervasive in orthopedic injury patients and a functioning observation program will help in early administration and avoidance.
Pages: 545-549 | 1396 Views 216 Downloads
How to cite this article:
Dr. Aniruddh Dash and Dr. Subrat Mohapatra. Surveillance of bacterial infections and their antibiotic resistance patterns in orthopaedic trauma surgeries at a tertiary care teaching hospital. Int. J. Orthop. Sci. 2020;6(1):545-549. DOI: 10.22271/ortho.2020.v6.i1j.1920