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KRINKO Recommendation: Prevention of Surgical Site Infection (SSI)

Summary of KRINKO recommendations for the prevention of postoperative wound infections (SSI)

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Desinfection at the Point of Care – “I would have liked to switch to single-use wipe dispenser systems immediately.”

At Heidelberg University Hospital, blood samples from patients were suddenly testing positive for Achromobacter xylosoxidans.

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SSI update – Preoperative risk factors and possibilities for prevention

Considerable attention should be given to the prevention of SSI, as they can be associated with a two- to elevenfold...

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Practical study – Tracing transmission paths in hospitals with a “tracer”

Designing hygiene measures in a targeted manner is an effective tool against hospital-acquired infections.

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Hand hygiene: Benefits and risks of remanent active ingredients in alcohol-based hand disinfectants

Hand hygiene: Benefits and risks of remanent active ingredients in alcohol-based hand disinfectants. Teaser: In addition to containing alcohol, some...

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Wipe disinfection of small and medium-sized surfaces — the correct technique and its verification

How to train the correct wiping technique for surface disinfection and make disinfection gaps visible? This film answers these questions...

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Hygienic hand disinfection – the correct rub-in technique and its verification

For the success of hygienic hand disinfection, it is essential that the hands are rubbed without leaving any gaps in...

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Surgical site infections: leading to high healthcare costs after surgery

Surgical site infections (SSI) are one of the leading causes of clinical and economic burden for healthcare systems worldwide. According...

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Avoiding infections with hip and knee prostheses: "The success of the operation also depends on patients’ cooperation"

Prof. Dr. Ojan Assadian, President of the Austrian Society for Hospital Hygiene (ÖGKH) and Medical Director at the State Hospital...

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“I would have liked to switch to single-use wipe dispenser systems immediately”

At Heidelberg University Hospital, blood samples from patients were suddenly testing positive for Achromobacter xylosoxidans. Prof. Frank Guenther led the...