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Aseptic Technique (Hospital Acquired Infections (Viral, Bacterial, Fungal,…
Aseptic Technique
Hospital Acquired Infections
Viral
Bacterial
Fungal
Surgical site infections [SSI]
Urinary catheter infection
Types of bacteria acquired in the hospital are greater than from the community due to their resistance to antibiotics
SSI contribute to overall cost of infections
Longer patient stays
A patient with an SSI typically costs hospitals twice as much as a patient without an infection
SSIs can rapidly progress and treatment may be lengthy, expensive and difficult, especially in the case of infected joint arthroplasties, where management often involves extensive debridement, long courses of antibiotics, implant revision and rehabilitation
2-5% of those who have an inpatient surgical procedure of any kind will experience an infection at the surgical site
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the second most commonly reported healthcare associated infection, comprising 17 to 22% of healthcare associated infections in high and middle income countries
Person Protective Equipment [PPE]
Gloves
Gowns
Face shields
masks
Protective eye wear
Sterilisation methods
5 moments of hand washing
Use of gloves
Cleaning of equipment between patients such as a stethoscope or Blood Pressure cuff
Responsibility of aseptic techniques
Surgical team is responsible for following guidelines established by relevant DHB or national health authorities and nursing associations
Admitting when you become unsterile
Protection of patient
Infection prevention
sterile field
Centre of the site of the surgical incision
Orthopaedic surgeries
Greater protection due to insertion of implants
Greater risk of infection