A study on incidence of surgical site infection after Caesarean Section in JLNMCH, Bhagalpur

Dr. Seema kumari; Dr. Mritunjay Kumar

Volume : VII, Issue : VII, July - 2017

A study on incidence of surgical site infection after Caesarean Section in JLNMCH, Bhagalpur

Dr. Seema Kumari, Dr. Mritunjay Kumar

Abstract :

Aim: The aim of this study was to find out the incidence and associated risk factors of surgical site infection among caesarean section in our hospital. Methods: This study was done for a period of one year from January 2016 to December 2016 in patients who were admitted for delivery by C Section in obstetrics and gynaecology department of JLNMCH, Bhagalpur. Thorough examination, investigations and management were performed. A total of 100 cases were taken in the study. Results : The total number of post CS wound infections was seen in 28 patients out of 100. There was a four–fold higher incidence of premature rupture of the memanes and a three–fold higher incidence of diabetes in the post CS cases. Conclusion–Surgical site infection following caesarean section is common. SSIs are increasing and there is an increased cost burden on the healthcare systems