Operating Room

The Infection Control Today® operating room page provides news articles and videos on the intersection between surgery and infection prevention. The operating room is a prime breeding ground for harmful pathogens to spread, resulting in surgical site infections. The role of the infection preventionist, together with the perioperative nursing staff, is to craft policies and processes to cut down on these infections and ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.

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Comprehensive Strategies in Wound Care: Insights From Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD

November 22nd 2024

Madhavi Ponnapalli, MD, discusses effective wound care strategies, including debridement techniques, offloading modalities, appropriate dressing selection, compression therapy, and nutritional needs for optimal healing outcomes.

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The Leapfrog Group and the Positive Effect on Hospital Hand Hygiene

November 21st 2024

Celebrating Perioperative Nurses Week
Why Clinical Expertise Is the Cornerstone to Your Most Profitable Business Line

November 14th 2024

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Can Brushing Teeth Before Surgery Prevent Postoperative Pneumonia?

October 14th 2024

Overprescribing antibiotics leads to resistant bacteria.  (Adobe Stock 781753646 by Shadidah)
Strengthening Defenses: Integrating Infection Control With Antimicrobial Stewardship

October 11th 2024

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