Journal of Infectious Diseases & Preventive Medicine
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8731
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2329-8731
+44 1300 500008
Brian Godman
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences,
Glasgow G4 0RE
Research Article
Determinants of the Effectiveness of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis among Neurotrauma Patients at a Referral Hospital in Kenya: Findings and Implications
Author(s): Sylvia AO, Nimrod JMW, Faith AO, Brian Godman, Margaret O and Kimani MKSylvia AO, Nimrod JMW, Faith AO, Brian Godman, Margaret O and Kimani MK
Background: Surgical site infections can occur adding to morbidity, mortality and costs, and can be particularly problematic in low and middle income countries. This includes infections in neurosurgical patients following surgery despite antimicrobial prophylaxis. The study aimed at measuring the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) and identifying factors that influence the effectiveness of antimicrobial prophylaxis in a leading hospital in Kenya.
Methods: Prospective cohort study from April to July 2015 in the Neurosurgical ward of a leading referral hospital in Kenya. Adult head injury patients were recruited by universal sampling. Data was collected on prophylactic antibiotics and the occurrence of SSIs. Risk factors for infection were identified by logistic regression.
Results: Eighty four patients wer.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2329-8731.1000169