Triggering Factors for the Development of Infection Areas of Surgical Intervention

Abstract

This study was designed to determine what factors contribute to infection areas of surgical intervention. In spite of the scientific advances in the field of asepsis and antiseptics, the development of surgical infections is still a common adverse phenomenon. There are two groups of factors that influence the development of a surgical infections: exogenous factors and endogenous factors. Exogenous factors are primarily technological and procedural interventions, as well as violations of hygienic norms and rules. Some researchers include the influence of the nature of the materials used in surgical instruments and various types of sutures. Endogenous factors depend directly on the patient himself. These factors include violation of the patient's immune status, co-morbidities, including endocrine disorders, chronic diseases. Although some of the triggering factors cannot be corrected or prevented, the remaining factors can be significantly influenced in the preoperative period. Competent choice of drug therapy, timely control of pathogen susceptibility to used antibacterial agents, shortening the time of stay in a medical facility, balanced diet and strict restriction of patients' alcohol, nicotine or drug consumption can reduce the number of postoperative complications of infectious genesis.