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The use of gloves in healthcare associated infection. Current controversies
The use of gloves in healthcare associated infection. Current controversies
Does double gloving reduce SSI rates? What evidence exists to support the use of antimicrobial impregnated gloves?
8 Nov 2012
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Surgical hand antisepsis to reduce surgical site infection.
Surgical hand antisepsis to reduce surgical site infection.
What is the best solution to use for surgical scrubbing?
1 Jan 2012
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Effects of subcutaneous drain for the prevention of incisional SSI in high-risk patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
Effects of subcutaneous drain for the prevention of incisional SSI in high-risk patients undergoing colorectal surgery.
Placing subcut drains intra-operatively in high risk patients
24 May 2011
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Intra-operative technique as a factor in the prevention of surgical site infection
Intra-operative technique as a factor in the prevention of surgical site infection
What constitutes best practice intra-operatively to minimise SSI
18 Apr 2011
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Pre-educational intervention survey of healthcare practitioners' compliance with infection prevention measures in cardiothoracic surgery: low compliance but internationally comparable surgical site infection rate.
Pre-educational intervention survey of healthcare practitioners' compliance with infection prevention measures in cardiothoracic surgery: low compliance but internationally comparable surgical site infection rate.
What are the compliance rates of surgeons, nurses and anaesthetists to infection prevention peri-operatively? This study... Read more
1 Mar 2011
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A targeted e-learning programme for surgical trainees to enhance patient safety in preventing surgical infection
A targeted e-learning programme for surgical trainees to enhance patient safety in preventing surgical infection
Our website www.surginfection.com was used as part of a blended learning initiative in our local hospital. We report on ... Read more
11 Jan 2011
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Effect of a comprehensive surgical safety system on patient outcomes
Effect of a comprehensive surgical safety system on patient outcomes
Is it a case of the more surgical checklists the better? Following on from the SSSL peri-operative checklist from the WH... Read more
12 Nov 2010
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Chlorhexidine-Alcohol versus Povidone-Iodine for Surgical-Site Antisepsis
Chlorhexidine-Alcohol versus Povidone-Iodine for Surgical-Site Antisepsis
This study is a randomised controlled multicentre trial from the USA, published in the NEJM. In it it compares chlorhexi... Read more
7 Oct 2010
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Use of face masks by non-scrubbed operating room staff: a randomized controlled trial
Use of face masks by non-scrubbed operating room staff: a randomized controlled trial
This study, published in the ANZ J Surgery 2010 is a randomized controlled trial assessing whether the wearing of face m... Read more
20 Jul 2010
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Compliance with guidelines to prevent surgical site infections: As simple as 1-2-3?
Compliance with guidelines to prevent surgical site infections: As simple as 1-2-3?
This study published in the Am J Surg in June 2010 (epub ahead of print) is an assessment in two US hospitals of complia... Read more
1 Jul 2010
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