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The article was written by Specialist Doctor II Tran Van Trong - Department of General Surgery - Vinmec Da Nang International General Hospital.One of the most common complications in postoperative patients is surgical site infection. This complication prolongs the hospital stay as well as the ability to recover from the disease, especially if the patient has a deep wound infection. Recognizing the levels of surgical site infection is the basis for helping patients know how to take care and proactively protect themselves.
1. Deep wound infection and signs
Deep wound infection is one of the three most common surgical site infections occurring within 30 days of routine surgery. With surgical implantation, surgical site infection can occur within 1 year.Signs that a patient has a deep wound infection is a red, swollen incision or a collection of fluid, even pus draining from the deep incision. Patients may have fever or severe pain at the incision site.
2. Superficial wound infection and telltale signs
Unlike deep wound infections, superficial wound infections only involve the skin and subcutaneous tissues. This is also the type of infection that occurs within 30 days of surgery.Signs that the patient has an infection of the superficial incision is that the incision is red, swollen, painful or collects fluid. In more severe cases, the incision will drain pus.
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3. Surgical site infection in organs and recognition signs
Except for skin, tendon, and muscle incision, wound infection in organs can happen to any part of the body. This infection can occur within 30 days after surgery or within 1 year for surgeries with implanted devices.When there is an infection of the surgical site in the organs, the patient may experience one of the following signs: pus draining from the drainage placed in the organs. Appearance of abscess or other evidence of infection involving organs through direct examination or through laboratory tests, X-rays .
4. Consequences of surgical site infection
Surgical site infections are associated with a high risk of mortality in surgical patients worldwide. In addition, surgical site infections also have extremely serious consequences for patients such as long hospital stays, increased treatment costs and psychological pressure on patients.Surgical site infections are thought to be treatable with antibiotics. The antibiotics used depend on the severity of the infection as well as the causative agent. In some cases, patients with infections need to have surgery again to treat the infection or drain the pus inside the body cavity out. This case often occurs with deep wound infection or wound infection in organs.
To prevent this complication, doctors and medical staff need to strictly follow the instructions to prevent surgical infections: disinfect hands and arms with disinfectants before surgery, take care of take care of patients after surgery. Wear a mask, gown or handkerchief in accordance with surgical guidelines.
Before surgery, the patient also needs to tell the doctor about your health condition such as whether you are suffering from diabetes-related diseases or not? Because diabetes is also the cause of increased risk of infection during surgery, especially deep wound infection.
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