Bacterial contaminants of operation theatre settings in public and Private Sector Hospitals in Gojra.

Abstract

The study aims to recognize bacterial colonization of surfaces and equipment’s in operation theaters and to determine the bacteriological contamination of air in OTs in Gojra. Objectives: To identify the bacteriological colonization of surfaces, inanimate objects, air, in the operation room facilities and antibiotic susceptibility profile of the isolates at tehsil Gojra hospitals. Study Design: One Group Pre and Post-experimental study. Settings: Department of Surgery THQ Hospital Gojra. Period: 1st January 2019 to 31st July 2019. Material & Methods: Operation theatres sampled and left vacant for more than one-hour before sampling. Settle pate method used for sampling of air by using agar plates and swab method for sampling of surfaces and equipment. Bacterial isolates identified by colony morphology. Gram Staining, Antibiotic Susceptibility testing done by disc diffusion technique. Conclusion: There is a high hazard for the occurrence of surgical site infections because of the significant level of pollution observed in our study. The results emphasize the need for proper cleaning, scrubbing techniques, improved disinfection and sterilization methods and regular fumigation of operation theatres to prevent the cause of infection and maintain a safe environment for the patients and health care professionals.

Bacterial Pathogens and Their Antimicrobial Resistance Patterns of Inanimate Surfaces and Equipment in Ethiopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

“…BioMed Research International BioMed Research International distribution of the isolates may be due to the variation in study design [78], contaminant reservoir [76], and study preference on the pathogen's antibiotic resistance from the inert hospital environment or equipment [16] particularly extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing bacteria contamination of medical equipment and surfaces [74]. Also, the variation may be explained by the difference in the type of highly and frequently touched surfaces and objects [77], the ability of biofilm formation [61,77], the absence of best practices to overcome contamination and crosscolonization from potential surface reservoirs [79] which in turn facilitate surfaces of the hospital environment and equipment as possible deposits of resistant bacteria [80], and type of contaminant reservoir [75,81].…”

Frequency And Risk Factors For Developing Surgical Site Infection In Abbasi Shaheed Hospital

“…The grave repercussions that SSI patients face underscore the necessity of developing preventative measures. Risk factor identification thus is essential in controlling and in implementing postoperative complication [7,8]. Not only does prevention but also strict vigilance is also essential for authorities to take drastic action to reduce the spread [9].…”