Principles of Aseptic Technique Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
why practice aseptic technique?
A
to prevent infections during surgery
2
Q
What is a surgical site infection?
A
infection involving a surgical site w/in 30 days of surgery (1 yr if implant is involved)
3
Q
what proportion of infections acquired in hospital are surgical site infections
A
1/3
4
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