ICMR Study highlights high rate of surgical site infections in Indian hospitals
Findings reveal SSI rates in India exceed those in many high-income countries, with specific surgeries showing higher prevalence
A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has found that the rate of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) in three major hospitals in India is higher than in many high-income countries.
The research analysed a cohort of 3,020 patients across three hospitals. SSIs were identified as one of the most prevalent healthcare-associated infections in the study.
The study further revealed that debridement surgeries, particularly when conducted alongside procedures such as amputation, open reduction internal fixation (ORIIF), or closed reduction internal fixation (CRIF), recorded the highest SSI rate at 54.2 per cent.
The findings underscore the need for focused interventions to address the prevalence of SSIs in Indian hospitals, particularly in procedures with higher infection rates.
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