Post-Operative Management and Nursing Care Using The Nursing Process Part 2

1.12. Infection (Wound Sepsis)

Infection (Wound Sepsis)

Surgical site infection is the most common nosocomial infection. With 67% of these infections occurring within the incision and 33% occurring in an organ or space around the surgical site (CDC, 1999).

Wound infection may not present until at least postoperative day 5. Highlighting the importance of patient education regarding wound care. Staphylococcus aureus accounts for many postoperative wound infections. Wound Dehiscence and Evisceration. Ineffective wound healing can be seen most often between the 5th and 10th days after surgery.