Abstract

Background: Infection is one of the main concerns in the area of wound healing after surgery. Supplemental oxygen during surgery leads to a reduction of infection and promote healing of ulcers. In the present study the effects of supplemental oxygen therapy has been assessed on the incidence and severity of infection after cesarean. Methods: This study was a clinical trial in the operating room of Besat hospital in Sannandaj. 122 women have been candidated cesarean surgery that was performed in two groups including intervention and control groups randomly. In the intervention group was used 80 percent equivalent to 12 liter oxygen, using a mask ventury per minute to six hours during surgery and after surgery in recovery and until 6 hours in ward. In the control group was applied routine procedure (30 percent oxygen, equivalent to 3-5 liters per minute with a regular mask). The incidence of wound infection and severity by ASEPPSIS index were after surgery till 14 days. Results: Based on the results, the incidence of infection of wound 14 days after surgery in intervention and control groups was not significant but severity of infection of wound 14 days after surgery was significant relationship (p<0.001). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that in order to prevent infection of wound. Supplemental oxygen therapy during and after surgery by spinal anesthesia technique was useful. It is recommended that for the control of postoperative infection control procedures such as the use of a Venturi mask for oxygen therapy patients used.