Tahir Muhammad Fawad, Mughal Sanila, Nadeem Amna, Khan Maimoona, Hannat Ramish, Jaber Amin Mohammed Hammad
HBS Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.
Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2025 Jun 13;87(8):5335-5337. doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000003473. eCollection 2025 Aug.
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant and growing challenge in surgical care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where limited resources and inadequate infection control amplify their impact. Affecting up to 25% of surgical patients in some regions, SSIs lead to prolonged hospital stays, increased healthcare costs, and substantial patient suffering. Multidrug-resistant pathogens and inadequate adherence to global guidelines exacerbate the issue, highlighting the need for tailored interventions. Innovative approaches, such as active surveillance programs, routine changes in surgical practices, and enhanced patient education, have shown promise in reducing SSI rates. By prioritizing infection prevention strategies, resource optimization, and collaborative efforts between healthcare providers and policymakers, LMICs can significantly improve surgical outcomes and reduce the burden of SSIs.
手术部位感染（SSIs）是外科护理中一项重大且日益严峻的挑战，在低收入和中等收入国家（LMICs）尤为如此，这些国家资源有限且感染控制不足，加剧了其影响。在某些地区，手术部位感染影响多达25%的手术患者，导致住院时间延长、医疗费用增加以及患者承受巨大痛苦。多重耐药病原体和对全球指南的依从性不足使问题更加严重，凸显了采取针对性干预措施的必要性。诸如主动监测项目、手术操作常规改变以及加强患者教育等创新方法，在降低手术部位感染率方面已显示出成效。通过优先考虑感染预防策略、资源优化以及医疗服务提供者与政策制定者之间的协作努力，低收入和中等收入国家能够显著改善手术效果并减轻手术部位感染的负担。
