抗生素课件课件(英文精品) Surgical Infection Prevention In Washington State(50p).pptVIP

INF – 6: Hair removal Shaving the surgical site with a razor induces small skin lacerations potential sites for infection disturbs hair follicles which are often colonized with S. aureus Risk greatest when done the night before Patient education be sure patients know that they should not do you a favor and shave before they come to the hospital! Influence of Shaving on SSI No Hair Group Removal Depilatory Shaved Number 155 153 246 Infection rate 0.6% 0.6% 5.6% Seropian. Am J Surg 1971; 121: 251 INF – 6: the questions What about neurosurgery? What about “delicate” areas? Why do the razors