Factors associated with surgical site infections in a hospital in the Western Brazilian Amazon

Authors

  • Ana Paula Lima Aguiar Discente do Curso de Bacharelado em Enfermagem da Universidade Federal do Acre (UFAC) e de Iniciação Científica do PIBIC.
  • Patricia Rezende do Prado Enfermeira, Especialista em UTI e Auditoria em Serviços de Saúde, Mestranda do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva da Universidade Federal do Acre (UFAC), Professora Auxiliar de Ensino.
  • Simone Perufo Opitz Enfermeira, Doutora em Enfermagem pela Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo de Ribeirão Preto (EERP/USP), Professora Adjunta e Coordenadora do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva da Universidade Federal do Acre (UFAC).
  • Suleima Pedroza Optiz Enfermeira, Doutoranda na Faculdade de Saúde Pública da Universidade de São Paulo (USP),Professora Assistente da Universidade Federal do Acre (UFAC).
  • André Ricardo Maia da Costa de Faro Enfermeiro, Especialista em Terapia Intensiva, MBA em Controle de infecção Hospitalar, Mestrando do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva da Universidade Federal do Acre (UFAC), Professor Auxiliar de Ensino.

Keywords:

Surgical site infection (prevention & control)., Biosafety, Nursing

Abstract

Purpose: To identify the factors associated with Surgical Site Infections (SSI) in a university hospital in Rio Branco, AC, Brazil. Method: A cross-sectional study. Data collection included ali the patients with SSI in two surgical nursing wards. Results: Of the 2.203 patients, 81 had SSI, representing a prevalence of 3.68%. The SSI focused predominantly on women, mean age 48 years, low education and 10w socio economic status. The most common surgeries were related to SSI cholecystectomy and laparotomy in patients classified at risk ASA II, with hypertension and diabetes as comorbidities and shaved with a razor blade, besides other aspects. To the nursing staff, guidance on shaving closer to the surgery and utilization of tricotomizador electric is needed. To the doctors fit the observation on the surgeries in which more 1SC occur, surgical time, proper cleansing, and culture of secretions. Conclusion: This study revealed the predisposing factors for developing SSI and appropriate intervention actions.

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2012-09-30

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Aguiar, A. P. L., Prado, P. R. do, Opitz, S. P., Optiz, S. P., & Faro, A. R. M. da C. de. (2012). Factors associated with surgical site infections in a hospital in the Western Brazilian Amazon. Revista SOBECC, 17(3), 60–70. Retrieved from https://sobecc.emnuvens.com.br/sobecc/article/view/168

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Vol. 17 No. 3 (2012)

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