PakSurg 1: determining the epidemiology and risk factors of surgical site infections in Pakistan-a multicentre, prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the the most common postoperative complications, despite being highly preventable. Multiple studies have explored the incidence and risk factors of SSIs globally. However, nationally representative data capable of informing evidence-based guidelines remain limited in Pakistan. Hence, the aim of this study is to identify the incidence and risk factors of developing SSIs following surgery and to explore existing SSI prevention practices in Pakistan.

Methods and analysis

This study is a multicentre, prospective cohort study across various sites in Pakistan. All consecutive adult patients undergoing inpatient elective surgery in a 1 month patient recruitment window from one or more of the nine eligible subspecialties will be

SUBMITTER: PakSurg Collaborative 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10373700 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature