In every case we follow absolute rules on theatre wear, gowning and gloving and aseptic theatre practice as you would expect.
We take hand hygiene and asepsis incredibly seriously here at Ridge Referrals. Surgeon preparation is equally important and we have invested heavily in the use of Sterillium and dedicated surgeon prep solution that has been shown to be the most effective way of aseptically preparing for surgery. Hand hygiene, surgical preparation and asepsis. The area of surgery would then be widely draped and after surgery a sterile dressing applied. Once transferred to theatre the surgical site is re prepared aseptically including the use of “Chloraprep” a single use specific surgical site product used in people. It is important that operating room personnel develop a routine that assures they follow the rules of asepsis or sterile technique throughout the work day. in the aseptic field sterile gloves are required to maintain asepsis. The four general types of hand hygiene that should be performed in the perioperative environment are washing hands that are visibly soiled, hand hygiene using alcohol-based products, surgical hand scrubs, and surgical hand scrubs using an alcohol-based surgical hand rub product.
SURGICAL HAND ASEPSIS SKIN
Patients will have hair clipped from the region to be operated and the skin surface will be cleaned first in the preparation area. Surgical hand scrub requires the use of an approved antimicrobial skin cleanser. Hand hygiene is inexpensive and protects patients and health care personnel alike. Any patient that has surgery is prepared for surgery according to strict guidelines just as you or I would should we have to go into hospital for surgery. Hand hygiene, surgical preparation and asepsis Surgical hand antisepsis should be performed using either a suitable antimicrobial soap or suitable alcohol-based handrub, preferably with a product. Background: Surgical hand scrub (SHS) is an important antisepsis measure before participating in surgical operation.
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