Compliance of antibiotics used for surgical site infection prophylaxis among patients undergoing surgery in a Congolese teaching hospital

202022 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Gabriel Kambale Bunduki · Université Catholique du Graben

Michel Paluku Mukululi · Université Catholique du Graben

Claude Kasereka Masumbuko · Université Catholique du Graben

Séverin Akinja Uwonda · University of Mbuji Mayi

Abstract

The correct use of SAP among patients undergoing surgery at CUG is low. Implementing measures to optimize adherence to SAP guidelines should be encouraged. A high rate of surgical site infections is observed in cases where the SAP is prescribed or administered in a non-compliant manner.

Topics & Keywords

Surgical site infection prevention Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes Surgical Sutures and Adhesives

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: Infection Prevention in Practice

Volume 2, Issue 3, pp. 100075-100075

DOI: 10.1016/j.infpip.2020.100075

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