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    • Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
    • Infection Prevention and Control
    • Hospital Hygiene

    Background:

    • Operating room procedures present numerous infection risks.
    • Nosocomial infections are a significant concern in healthcare settings.
    • Standard hygiene practices are essential but may not eliminate all microbial introduction.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline critical measures for preventing infections in the operating room.
    • To emphasize the importance of hygiene protocols during anesthetic care.
    • To provide guidance on infection control strategies for patient and staff safety.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of established infection control principles in surgical settings.
    • Emphasis on hand hygiene, aseptic techniques for invasive procedures, and medication preparation.
    • Discussion of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis and patient homeostasis management.

    Main Results:

    • Hand hygiene is the most effective measure against nosocomial infections.
    • Specific protocols are required for parenteral drug administration and invasive procedures.
    • Antibiotic prophylaxis and maintaining patient physiological balance aid infection prevention.

    Conclusions:

    • Adherence to stringent hygiene standards is paramount in the operating room.
    • Comprehensive infection prevention strategies protect both patients and healthcare workers.
    • Current evidence does not support routine separation of patients based on infection status or pathogen resistance.