The risk of surgical site infection (SSI) is approximately 1–3% for elective clean surgery.
Apart from patient endogenous factors, the role of external risk factors in the pathogenesis of …

Surgical hand preparation has been recommended since the nineteenth century as a
measure to reduce infection resulting from surgery. We review the evidence and major …

In order to improve quality (of therapy), one has to know, evaluate and make transparent,
one's own daily processes. This process of reflection can be supported by the presentation …

Surgical site infections associated with orthopaedic surgical procedures are devastating
complications. They increase morbidity, mortality, and cost and result in outcomes that are …

Background The aim of this cluster-randomized, crossover trial was to compare the efficacy
of plain soap and water with an alcohol-based handrub for surgical hand preparation and …

Two different hand rubs were tested in order to investigate the minimum volume required for
microbicidal efficacy according to the European Norm EN 1500; we also sought to determine …

OBJECTIVES: Avagard is a waterless, scrubless, and brushless hand antiseptic approved
by the Food and Drug Administration as a replacement for traditional presurgical brush hand …

BACKGROUND: The institution of a process used to successfully execute a perioperative
antibiotic administration system is but 1 component of preventing postoperative infections …

Prevention of nosocomial infection begins with the hospital layout and identification of
special considerations for particular patients. The construction of a new hospital or …

The use of alcohol-based hand rubs serves to reduce hospital-acquired infections. Many
products of this type are now on offer and it is essential to know how to rank their efficacy. A …