A Point Prevalence Survey of Antimicrobial Usage for Surgical Site Infections- A Pilot Perspective from Holy Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Abdul Haseeb
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia.
Hani Saleh Faidah
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Manal Al-Gethamy
Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Alnoor Specialist Hospital Makkah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Saad Alghamdi
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Umm Al Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Abrar Mohammed Barnawi
Alnahdi Medical Company, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Afnan Abid Aljuhani
King Abdullah Medical City, Saudi Arabia.
Haneen Smai Hareedi
Diaverum Dialysis Center, Saudi Arabia.
Halimah Saeed Basndwah
Qunfudhah Medical College, Umm Al-Qura University, Saudi Arabia.
Randa Talat Malayou
Alaqeeq Holding Company, Saudi Arabia.
Reham Mohammed Almotairi
Alnahdi Medical Company, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Shuruq Sami Elahe
SKAGGS School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of California San Diego, USA.
Muhammad Shahid Iqbal *
Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Al-kharj, 11942, Saudi Arabia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Introduction: This study aimed to assess the incidence, microbiological features and management of surgical site infections (SSIs).
Methodology: All patients in the surgical ward were followed from admissions until discharge during the study period. Only hospitalized patients with certain SSIs within 30 days of surgeries were included in the study.
Results: A total of 457 patients were followed during the study period. Interestingly, only 9 (1.9 %) of the patients developed SSIs. Most of the patients were males 6 (66.7%) and Saudi nationals 7 (77.8 %). The most common surgical procedures were laparoscopic and orthopedic surgeries with a similar rate of 3 (3.3 %).
Conclusion: This study revealed that the incidence of SSIs was quite lower at the hospital where the study was conducted and different types of antibiotics were used and recommended for prophylaxis.
Keywords: Surgical site infections, surgery, SSIs, antibiotics, Saudi Arabia.