Sterilization and Disinfection in the Operating Room

p Sterilization and Disinfection in the Operating Room

INTRODUCTION

Sterilization and disinfection in any surgical operations , injections and dental surgery are important as far as safe surgery is concerned . It is always advisable to maintain an aseptic condition when carrying the operation . The process should be carried out in a conducive environment free from contagion , infected materials , and microbes . For example during the positioning of implants in the larynx or buccal cavity , it is of paramount importance to prevent post surgical infections that can result to rejection of the fixtures by

the patient or can lead to intestinal bacterial infections

To accomplish this objective , dental surgeons are obliged to offer hygienic and secure operating surroundings for their patients . Nowadays most dental implant surgeries are carried out on an elective , outpatient foundation . It is good to be cautious on the procedures since nowadays-planned incision methods are orchestrated in non-emergency cases . This is carried out in local , regional , or general anesthesia without having to hospitalize the patient for several days

In an operating room , it is of vital important for a prospective surgeon to bear in mind that the operating room have the following items . First , there is the patient 's skin or the part to be operated surgical instruments , attires , disinfectants and the environment of the room itself . Therefore , it is vital that when getting prepared the surgeon should make sure that all the above-mentioned items are observed with care

VITAL PROCEDURES AND OPERATIONS IN THE ROOM

Grounding and preparation of the Surgical Field

The assistant fellow or surgeon should check the surgical table and start preparing it ready for operation . Therefore , the table should be covered with a sterile clothe or drape and supplied with gloves , towels sponges , a bowl of disinfectant and any other necessary material . The surgeon or assistant then removes surface dirt , loose skin , and fragments from the surgical place by scrubbing the patient 's membrane of the skin with medicated soap and sterile water . The surgical field should be scrubbed in a circular style . This should be done from the center to the periphery . After that , the field should be dried with sterile materials such as , disposable towels . Next , the patient 's skin should be sanitized using sterile sponges and the formerly mentioned disinfectant agents

In most hospitals , the skin is marked from the center of the surgical field to the periphery and allowed to dry gradually in air . Then the surgeon should wear a sterile gown and a glove , after that , the surgeon drapes the patient to isolate the surgical field and keep the patient warm . Having euthanizing the patient , the surgery may then carry on

OPERATING ROOM

Surgeon costumes

In surgical operations , the most common resource of contamination during surgery is operating room technician or surgeons . Thus , the importance is to keep the skin microorganisms of the surgical team away from the surgical place . Any material located amid the surgical incision and a probable source of bacteria , with the purpose of preventing their passage...