The main objective of hospital hygiene and infection prevention is to protect patients from preventable nosocomial infections. It was recently stated that the proper goal should be for zero infection rates in sterile surgical procedures. In this article, we attempt to determine whether this demand is supported by the available literature.

Infection Risk in Sterile Operative Procedures

Tacconelli, Evelina;
2016-01-01

Abstract

The main objective of hospital hygiene and infection prevention is to protect patients from preventable nosocomial infections. It was recently stated that the proper goal should be for zero infection rates in sterile surgical procedures. In this article, we attempt to determine whether this demand is supported by the available literature.
2016
Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Child; Child, Preschool; Comorbidity; Cross Infection; Evidence-Based Medicine; Female; Germany; Humans; Hygiene; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infection Control; Male; Middle Aged; Prevalence; Risk Factors; Surgical Wound Infection; Treatment Outcome; Young Adult
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