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Do recommend giving patients specific theatre wear that is appropriate for the procedure and clinical setting, and that provides easy access to the operative site and areas for placing devices, such ...
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ver más ... 2019
Do not recommend using hair removal routinely to reduce the risk of surgical site infection.
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If hair has to be removed, use electric clippers with a single-use head on the day of surgery. Do not use razors for hair removal, because they increase the risk of surgical site infection.
ver más ... 2019Do recommend considering nasal mupirocin in combination with a chlorhexidine body wash before procedures in which Staphylococcus aureus is a likely cause of a surgical site infection. This should be ...
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- the type of procedure - individual patient risk factors - the increased risk of side effects in preterm infants - the potential impact of infection. Maintain surveillance on antimicrobial resistance associated with the use of mupirocin.
ver más ... 2019Do recommend advising patients to shower or have a bath (or help patients to shower, bath or bed bath) using soap, either the day before, or on the day of, surgery.
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ver más ... 2019
Do recommend offering patients and carers clear, consistent information and advice throughout all stages of their care. This should include the risks of surgical site infections, what is being done ...
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Offer patients and carers information and advice on how to care for their wound after discharge. Offer patients and carers information and advice about how to recognise a surgical site infection and who to contact if they are concerned. Use an integrated care pathway for healthcare-associated infections to help communicate this information to both patients and all those involved in their care after discharge. Always inform patients after their operation if they have been given antibiotics.
ver más ... 2019