Why discuss it now?
After the COVID-19 pandemic, awareness of infection-control measures rose for everyone. Yet figures show hospital-acquired infections still affect about 7% of admitted patients, causing a heavy health and economic burden.
The five golden rules of hand hygiene
- Before touching the patient.
- Before clean or aseptic procedures.
- After potential exposure to body fluids.
- After touching the patient.
- After touching the patient's surroundings.
Other equally important practices
Correct use of personal protective equipment, environment disinfection, IV-line and catheter management, and rational antibiotic use — together they reduce hospital-acquired infections.
The simplest practice in medicine — handwashing — is also the most life-saving.
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د. الحسيني
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