THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS IN REDUCING SURGICAL SITE INFECTIONS: A HOSPITAL BASED PROSPECTIVE STUDY IN ASSAM MEDICAL COLLEGE

Authors

  • Dr Basobjyoti Hazarika , Dr Prapti Bora , Dr Partha Pratim Das , Dr Arunjyoti Sarmah , Dr Reema Nath , Dr Sarbeswar Bhuyan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48047/

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Abstract

Background: To assess the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) in reducing surgical site infections. Methods: ASP programme was started on pilot mode in 293 bedded General Surgery ward of Assam Medical College & Hospital. Five key performance indicators were monitored: (1) intravenous (IV)-to-oral switch rate, (2) consumption of restricted IV antimicrobials (raw consumption and defined daily doses (DDD) index), (3) cost of restricted IV antimicrobials, (4) antimicrobial sensitivity profiles, and (5) MDR rate among hospital-acquired infections (MDRHAI).

 

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Author Biography

  • Dr Basobjyoti Hazarika , Dr Prapti Bora , Dr Partha Pratim Das , Dr Arunjyoti Sarmah , Dr Reema Nath , Dr Sarbeswar Bhuyan

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Published

2024-04-15

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 4 (2024): volume 15 issue 4 (2024)

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