Every medical procedure is accompanied by a risk of infection. Preventive measures in particular are key to avoiding postoperative wound infections. Since 1983, health authorities have published recommendations with behavioural guidelines, for example, what steps are important and when they should be taken.
Increasingly, bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. When no antibiotic is effective, even "simple" infections can lead to patient death. Researchers have found a new approach for eliminating the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
The theme of the 2nd Wounds Australia Conference in Adelaide, Australia, is "Advancing Healing Horizons: Towards the cutting edge in wound care". The conference offers researchers, clinicians, theorists and practitioners an environment for solving the challenges in prevention and treatment of wounds.
Experts are currently discussing what amount of hand disinfectant should be used, and how long it should be left on for hygienic hand disinfection. According to a new study, the length of time the disinfectant is rubbed in determines its effectiveness. The size of the hands, or the amount used, however, are less significant.
hygiene in practice is a movement for everyone who cares about clean and sterile working environments. By maintaining a high level of hygiene, healthcare professionals keep themselves and their patients safe and healthy.
On this hub, we accompany professionals with up-to-date research in the fields of hygiene, microbiology and epidemiology. We combine the science with practical guidelines, useful facts, and everyday experiences of healthcare professionals regarding protection and comfort issues.
Our mission is to simplify the change in thinking and acting to minimise infection rates.
As an international supplier of medical devices and hygiene products, Lohmann & Rauscher understands the needs of people who take care of patients. With hygiene in practice, we provide both information and solutions.
