Post operative and surgical site infections

What Are Post-Operative and Surgical Site Infections (SSIs)?
- Infections that occur after a surgical procedure, affecting the part of the body where the surgery took place.
- Can involve the skin, tissues under the skin, organs, or implanted materials.
- SSIs can develop within 30 days of surgery or up to a year if an implant is involved.
Types of SSIs
- Superficial Incisional SSI: Affects the skin and subcutaneous tissue around the incision.
- Deep Incisional SSI: Involves deeper tissues, such as muscles and fascia.
- Organ/Space SSI: Occurs in any part of the body other than the incision, such as the organs or body spaces accessed during surgery.

Why Are SSIs a Concern?
- Can lead to serious complications, including prolonged hospital stays, additional surgeries, and increased healthcare costs.
- Symptoms may include redness, swelling, pain, fever, and discharge from the surgical site.
- In severe cases, SSIs can lead to systemic infections, sepsis, or organ failure.
How Do SSIs Occur?
- Caused by bacteria, fungi, or other microorganisms entering the body during or after surgery.
- Risk factors include poor surgical techniques, compromised immune systems, prolonged surgeries, or improper wound care.
- Patients with chronic conditions like diabetes or obesity are at higher risk.
Prevention and Care at Niramya Health Hospital
- Strict adherence to sterile techniques and infection control measures during surgery.
- Preoperative skin cleansing, use of prophylactic antibiotics, and proper surgical attire for medical staff.
- Postoperative care, including monitoring the surgical site for signs of infection and educating patients on wound care.

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