Epidemiology of surgical site infections in a large tertiary hospital in Southern Brazil

Palavras-chave: Surgical wound infection; analytical epidemiology; perioperative care.

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To analyze the epidemiological profile of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) in a large tertiary hospital in Southern Brazil. This is a cross-sectional, prospective, analytical, and quantitative epidemiological study conducted in the surgical center of a tertiary hospital affiliated with the Brazilian Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde, SUS). A total of 283 patients undergoing elective surgical procedures between September and November 2022 were included. Data were collected on the day of surgery and subsequently through telephone follow-up. The surgical site infection rate was 22.30%. [ASA] II score, duration of surgical hand antisepsis, and preoperative bathing were identified as significant risk factors for the development of SSIs. The main factors associated with the development of SSIs in this teaching institution are related to improvements in preoperative care and the practices of the multidisciplinary surgical team.

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2025-12-02
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Leandro, G. E., Lupepsa, B. Z., Silva, L. F. M., Nogueira, D. N. G., Fracarolli, I. F. L., & Tramontini, C. C. (2025). Epidemiology of surgical site infections in a large tertiary hospital in Southern Brazil. Acta Scientiarum. Health Sciences, 48(1), e74871. https://doi.org/10.4025/actascihealthsci.v48i1.74871
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