Detection and Inactivation of Infection Causes in Hospitals
Points and factors that require meticulous attention to ensure hygiene and factors affecting the formation of excellent hygiene throughout the operation period:
A. Infections originating from the patient themselves
B. Operation equipment
C. Surgeons and operating room personnel
D. Hygienic HVAC systems, Operating room design, installation, and performance
A- The patient is a significant source of microorganisms, and pathogens that can be transmitted from the nose, eyes, and skin can cause significant infections after surgery. Necessary precautions should be taken and treatments administered before the operation. Microorganism density can be detected on the patient’s body using a Hygiene Detector, thus bacteria on the patient’s skin should be inactivated with well-selected antibacterial disinfectants. These antiseptic solutions should be chosen carefully and attention should be paid to their long-lasting effectiveness.
B- Sterilization and disinfection processes of all equipment used in surgery must be carried out meticulously. Despite these procedures, research has shown that microorganisms can still be transmitted to other equipment, especially surgical instruments, even after disinfection. This can be instantly detected (within 10 seconds) using a Hygiene Detector.
C- Ideal disinfectants should be used for the inactivation of all these microorganisms, and their persistence should be ensured at least during the operation. Controls should be conducted instantly with a Hygiene Detector because even gloves can experience tears and punctures. It has been observed that as many as a thousand bacteria (Staphylococcus) can leak from an area as small as a needle hole per minute.
