Affiliation:
1. Wojewódzki Szpital Specjalistyczny w Zgierzu Oddział Chirurgii Ogólnej i Onkologicznej z Pododdziałem Urologii
Abstract
This paper presentes the current state of konwledge regarding the everlasting problem in surgery- surgical site infections.
Introduction: Surgical site infections have accompanied humanity since the dawn of time. Development of medicinie has reduced their percentage, but still they are a huge problem to face with. Surgical site infections cause a significant increase in a cost of hospitalization. This is the main reason why the whole scientific world is looking for prevention of these complications.
Materials and methods: The aim of the paper is to present current views on the etiology and methods of prevention of surgical site infection.
Results: Patients own pathogens are most often responsible for surgical site infections. In hospitalizations over 5-7 days exogenous and hospital flora have the advantage. The most common isolated pathogen is Staphylococcus aureus. The percentage of MRSA-resistant methicillin strains is increasing. Pre-operative antibiotic therapy reduces the frequency of surgical site infection in many surgical procedures. Time of administration, type and dose of antibiotic play an important role in preventing post-operative infections. Pre-operative skin antiseptic is also important. The two most commonly used ingredients are chlorhexidine gluconate and povidone iodine. Recent reports point the chlorhexidine alcohol solution as an agent with a higher degree of efficacy.
Conclusions: In 2017 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the new guidelines for prevention of surgical site infections. This practical tips and tricks should be implemented to every surgical procedure.
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