Risk Factors for Surgical Site Infection in Post-Laparatomy Surgery Patients at Panyabungan Regional Hospital

Siti Nurhaliza Nasution; Heri Gunanti Surbakti

doi:10.71456/jik.v5i1.2681

Authors

Siti Nurhaliza Nasution Program Studi Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara
Heri Gunanti Surbakti Program Studi Kedokteran Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71456/jik.v5i1.2681

Keywords:

Risk of Surgical Site Infection, Post-Laparatomy Surgery, Surgical

Abstract

Introduction: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is an infection that occurs when microorganisms from the skin, other body parts, or the environment enter the incision that occurs within 30 days after surgery, and if there is an implant, infection can occur up to one year after surgery. This infection is characterized by the presence of pus, inflammation, swelling, pain, and a burning sensation. In a fairly wide abdominal wall, the risk of infection, especially post-surgical wound infection, increases. Objective: To identify risk factors that contribute to the incidence of surgical site infection in patients undergoing laparotomy surgery at Panyabungan Regional Hospital. Method: This study is an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional design by identifying risk factors associated with the incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) in surgical patients undergoing laparotomy surgery. Results: There is no relationship between age, gender, and medical conditions of post-laparotomy patients at Panyabungan Regional Hospital with the incidence of surgical site infection experienced by patients. This is evidenced by the results of statistical test numbers that are greater than the p value of each test performed. The incidence of surgical site infections at Panyabungan Regional Hospital is quite small.

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