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Doctors in an operating room putting on gloves and wearing surgery attire

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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Clinically relevant bacteria in the operating room

Surgical site infections (SSI) can occur after surgeries and can be caused by pathogenic bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Discover the most important bacterial pathogens for SSI, the risk factors and preventive measures to tackle surgical site infections.

Surgical hand disinfection

Learn about the preoperative rub-in procedure that aims to reduce the transmission of microorganisms to surgical wounds. Discover the importance of hand disinfection and the recommended exposure time for optimal protection.

Surface disinfection in the OR

Learn about the importance of surface hygiene in surgical areas to reduce surgical site infections. Find out the general recommendations for terminal and intermediate cleaning in the operating room. Discover the areas to which these recommendations apply.

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Campaign days raise awareness of the importance of cleaning and disinfecting hands and surfaces in the health sector, addressing sepsis and antibiotic resistance. Find all information about these annual events here.