Surgical Site Infection in Coronary Artery Bypass: Observational Study

Area of Science:

• Cardiovascular Surgery
• Infectious Disease Prevention
• Patient Safety

Background:

• Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant concern in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).
• Evidence-based practices are crucial for reducing SSI rates.
• Limited research exists on healthcare professionals' adherence to SSI prevention measures in CABG.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess adherence to SSI prevention measures in CABG patients.
• To determine the incidence of SSIs following CABG.
• To examine the correlation between adherence and SSI development.

Main Methods:

• Observational, longitudinal, quantitative study.
• Conducted at a major university hospital specializing in cardiac procedures.
• Included all patients undergoing elective CABG between September 2022 and May 2023.

Main Results:

• Mean adherence to preventive practices was 71.18%.
• Surgical site infections (SSIs) occurred in 55.8% of patients.
• 23.3% of infected patients required readmission; 7.0% died.

Conclusions:

• Despite relatively high adherence, SSIs remain a significant problem in CABG.
• The study highlights the urgent need for enhanced SSI prevention strategies.
• Further research into more effective interventions is warranted.