In a surgical post-op ward, a patient developed wound infection. Subsequently 3 other patients Developed similar infections in the ward. What is the most effective way of preventing the spread of infection?
Ans. (b) Proper hand washing of all ward personnelAvoidance of Surgical Site infections between the patients:* Staff should wash in between the patients* Length of stay must be kept to minimum* Preoperative shaving may be avoided if possible or must be done immediately before operation.* Antiseptic Skin preparation should be standardized.* Sterile technique in theatre.* Avoid hypothermia preoperatively and supplement oxygen during recovery.
Give IV antibiotics to all patients in the ward
Proper hand washing of all ward personnel
Fumigation of the ward
Wash OT instruments with 1% perchlorate
Infection