Infection Control & Sterile Surgical Practices

Preventing Surgical Site Infections Through Advanced Safety Protocols

Advanced Surgical Safety in Thane – By Dr. Ankur Bhanushali

What Is Infection Control in Surgical Care?

Infection control refers to a set of practices designed to prevent the spread of infections before, during, and after surgery. It ensures:
✔ Protection against surgical site infections
✔ Safe operating room environment
✔ Reduced post-operative complications
✔ Faster and safer recovery

Clean surgery saves lives.

Why Infection Control Is Critical in Surgery

Surgical patients are vulnerable due to:
❌ Open surgical wounds
❌ Reduced immunity after surgery
❌ Exposure to hospital environment
❌ Invasive medical devices

Strict protocols prevent life-threatening infections.

Common Types of Surgical Infections

Infections may include:
✔ Surgical Site Infections (SSI)
✔ Catheter-related infections
✔ Bloodstream infections
✔ Post-operative wound infections

Early prevention is essential.

Pre-Operative Infection Prevention Measures

Before surgery, safety steps include:
✔ Pre-surgical bathing and skin preparation
✔ Sterilization of surgical instruments
✔ Antibiotic prophylaxis
✔ Operating theatre sanitation

Preparation reduces risk.

Sterile Practices Inside the Operation Theatre

Strict sterile techniques involve:
✔ Surgical hand scrubbing
✔ Use of sterile gowns, gloves, and drapes
✔ Controlled operating room traffic
✔ HEPA-filtered air systems

Sterility is non-negotiable.

Post-Operative Wound Care & Monitoring

After surgery, infection prevention focuses on:
✔ Regular wound inspection
✔ Sterile dressing changes
✔ Monitoring for redness, pain, or discharge
✔ Timely antibiotic management

Early detection saves recovery time.

Role of Healthcare Staff in Infection Control

Medical teams ensure:
✔ Adherence to hand hygiene protocols
✔ Proper waste disposal
✔ Sterile handling of medical devices
✔ Continuous training and audits

Team discipline prevents infection.

Benefits of Strong Infection Control Protocols

✔ Reduced hospital-acquired infections
✔ Faster wound healing
✔ Lower antibiotic use
✔ Shorter hospital stay

Safety improves outcomes.

NABH Guidelines on Infection Control

NABH mandates:
✔ Infection surveillance programs
✔ Sterilization audits
✔ Antibiotic stewardship
✔ Documentation and reporting

Standards ensure patient safety.

Infection Control at Aayush Multispeciality Hospital

At Aayush Multispeciality Hospital, infection prevention is ensured through:
✔ NABH-aligned protocols
✔ Advanced sterilization systems
✔ Trained infection control teams
✔ Continuous quality monitoring

Safety at every stage of care.

Why Dr. Ankur Bhanushali Prioritizes Sterile Surgery

✔ Ethical surgical practice
✔ Reduced post-operative complications
✔ Faster patient recovery
✔ Long-term patient trust

Safe surgery begins with sterility.

Aayush Multispeciality Hospital – Full Address

📍 1st Floor, Marigold Apartment
Almeda Road, Panch Pakhdi,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India

📞 +91 86910 33033
🌐 https://drankurbhanushali.com
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Dr. Ankur Surgical Clinic – Full Address

📍 Shop No. 4, Laxmi Krupa Building
Edulji Road, Charai,
Thane West – 400602,
Maharashtra, India

📞 +91 86910 33066
🌐 https://bestsurgeoninthane.com
📍 Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XmmGNbgFyhGcqfvV6