Article ; Online: A comprehensive study on the risk factors and pathogen analysis of postoperative wound infections following caesarean section procedures.
2024 Volume 21, Issue 1, Page(s) e14609
Abstract: Postoperative wound infections (PWIs), a subtype of surgical site infections, are a significant concern for patients undergoing caesarean sections (C-sections). Understanding risk factors and pathogen profiles can greatly assist in early diagnosis and ... ...
Abstract | Postoperative wound infections (PWIs), a subtype of surgical site infections, are a significant concern for patients undergoing caesarean sections (C-sections). Understanding risk factors and pathogen profiles can greatly assist in early diagnosis and effective treatment. This study aimed to identify risk factors and analyse the pathogenic landscape contributing to PWIs in C-sections. A nested case-control study was carried out, utilising stringent criteria for case selection and control matching. Diagnostic criteria for surgical site infections included both clinical and microbiological parameters. Risk variables examined included patient age, Body Mass Index, duration of surgery and several other clinical indicators. Microbiological analysis was performed using the BD Phoenix-100 Automated Bacterial Identification System. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 26.0, and risk factors were evaluated through both univariate and multivariate analyses. A total of 50 patients, aged between 20 and 45 years (mean age 26.3 ± 5.6), developed PWIs following C-sections. The study revealed a temporal distribution and various clinical indicators of PWIs, including elevated white blood cell count and C-reactive protein levels. Gram-negative bacteria were found to be more prevalent at 57.4%. Notable pathogens included Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Acinetobacter baumannii. Antimicrobial resistance patterns were also identified, highlighting the need for a targeted antibiotic approach. Increased infection risks were linked to lack of prophylactic antibiotics, absence of preoperative povidone-iodine antisepsis, operations over an hour, anaemia, amniotic fluid contamination, diabetes, GTI, premature rupture of membranes and white blood cells counts above 10 × 10 |
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MeSH term(s) | Humans ; Female ; Pregnancy ; Young Adult ; Adult ; Middle Aged ; Surgical Wound Infection/diagnosis ; Surgical Wound Infection/etiology ; Surgical Wound Infection/epidemiology ; Cesarean Section/adverse effects ; Case-Control Studies ; Povidone-Iodine/therapeutic use ; Anti-Bacterial Agents/therapeutic use ; Risk Factors |
Chemical Substances | Povidone-Iodine (85H0HZU99M) ; Anti-Bacterial Agents |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-01-25 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 2170920-8 |
ISSN | 1742-481X ; 1742-4801 |
ISSN (online) | 1742-481X |
ISSN | 1742-4801 |
DOI | 10.1111/iwj.14609 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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