Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis among surgical patients: results from a retrospective observational study at a public hospital in Liberia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is one of the most effective measures to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). According to WHO SAP guidelines, SAP requires appropriate indication for administration and delivery of the antimicrobial agent to the operative site through intravenous administration within 60-120 min before the initial surgical incision is made. In Liberia, it is unknown how surgeons practice and there has been anecdotal observation of antibiotic overuse.

Objective

To elucidate baseline SAP compliance, particularly appropriate SAP use based on wound class and time of antibiotic administration.

Methods

An observational, cross-sectional study was conducted from November to December 2017. One-day training was provided on SAP/SSI to 24 heal

SUBMITTER: Enriquez K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9280871 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature