Surgical site infection The incidence of post-operative infection is higher in elderly patients. Most wound infections manifest within a week of surgery. Causative agents: E.coli, Proteus, Enteroco
Surgical site infection The incidence of post-operative infection is higher in elderly patients. Most wound infections manifest within a week of surgery. Causative agents: E.coli, Proteus, Enteroco
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Surgical site infection
The incidence of post-operative infection is higher in elderly patients. Most wound infections manifest within a week of surgery.
Causative agents: E.coli, Proteus, Enterococci and coagulase-negative staphylococci.
Sign and symptoms:
Pain /Tenderness
Localized swelling
Redness
Purulent discharge from the incision
Measures to prevent infection:
Use aseptic techniques while changing the dressing.
Daily change the dressing of surgical site.
Check the surgical site for any redness,swelling and purulent discharge.
Use sterile gauze for dressing.
Wash hands.
Blood Stream Infection (BSI) catheter-related
Infection that is caused by intravenous cannulation or central line catheter is known as bloodstream infection.
Causative agents: Gram-negative bacilli are the common pathogens.
Sign and symptoms:
Fever
Chills
Positive blood culture test for agent
Redness
Swelling
Pain
Hypotension