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SSI prevention across Europe

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Healthcare providers are under constant pressure to reduce costs while improving standards of care and preventing cross-contamination.
1 out of 20

patients undergoing surgery will develop a surgical site infection (SSI)  

10.4 per 100

procedures, staff exposure rate to patient’s blood during surgery   

1.4 million

people at any given time suffer from healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)  

76%

of surgeons surveyed agree that glove failure increases the risk of surgical site infections  

 

SSIs are caused by the microbial contamination of the surgical wound. The microorganisms enter by one of the following:

  • From the skin of patients
  • From the surgeons and other operating room personnel
  • From the air
  • From contaminated surfaces or instruments used during surgery  
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Preventing infections

Preventing infection and cross-contamination in the OR involves considering the air, patients, staff, equipment and surfaces. We collaborate with healthcare professionals to find the most efficient ways to prevent infection and cross-contamination.

 

Double gloving to prevent infections

Double gloving with a puncture indication system – wearing both overgloves and undergloves – enables the healthcare professional to see a glove puncture as soon as it occurs. This means they can quickly change gloves and continue the procedure without compromising protection from cross-infection    .
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Preventing infection with staff clothing

Staff clothing plays a key role in infection prevention – through protecting patients from contamination from staff and supporting clean air in the OR. Likewise, Protecting staff from infections.
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Preventing contamination from the patient’s skin

Surgical drapes and whole body washing can prevent microorganisms from the patient’s skin from contaminating the surgical wound and causing SSIs. 
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Preventing with Mölnlycke Procedure trays

Customised sterile packs for specific interventions to increase efficiency in the operating room.
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Preventing contamination after surgery

Effective wound irrigation can be used to help prevent and treat infections, but surgical care does not end when the surgery ends. Successful outcomes also depend on post-surgical incision care. Wound care dressings are a vital part of the healing equation because post-operative wounds are susceptible to infection and associated complications.
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Digital solutions for infection prevention

Simplify your procedure tray order-building and get support for wound-related decision-making considerations with these digital solutions.
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Mölnlycke Advantage

Learn more about preventing infections in the OR through these webinars

 

 

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