Hygiene Measures

Surgical site infections

One of the most common
healthcare-associated infections worldwide

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant concern in healthcare. They occur when bacteria or other pathogens enter a surgical wound, leading to an infection. SSIs can prolong hospital stays, increase healthcare costs, and cause patient discomfort and complications. The likelihood of an SSI occurring depends, among other things, on the type of surgery. Preventive measures, such as proper hand hygiene, surface disinfection, safe products and adherence to aseptic techniques, are crucial in reducing the risk of SSIs.

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Bacteria in the operation room

Surgical site infections (SSI) are most frequently caused by pathogenic bacteria. Especially implantation of foreign materials increases the risk for infection with pathogens like S. aureus.

Surgical hand disinfection

Preoperative rub-in procedure by the application of a hand disinfectant before donning surgical gloves. Aims at the hands' microbial flora...

Surface disinfection in ORs

Surfaces in the operating room (OR) are increasingly recognised as pathogen reservoirs despite standard environmental cleaning. Thus, adequate surface hygiene in surgical areas is a basic requirement for patient safety in order to reduce SSI...

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