ANALYSIS OF SURGICAL SITE INFECTION IN CAESAREAN SECTION

Abstract

Globally there is increase trend in caesarean section. Current rate of CS in India has increased from 8.5% in 2005-06 to 21.5% in 2019-20.[NFHS5]. WHO guidelines have recommended a CS rate of 15%. Caserean sections can lead to many significant complications; one of these critical complications is Surgical Site Infection (SSI) [who] according for 38% of hospital acquired infection.