Tips for treatment and care
Postoperative wound infections increasingly lead to complications in hospitals. With protective measures such as the use of disposable surgical clothing, the risk of wound infection can be significantly reduced. Read more about the subject of protecting.
Endogenous causes of contaminations
The patient is also colonized with microorganisms which can trigger infections.
Exogenous causes of contaminations
Skin, mouth and hands of the operating theater staff are a frequent source of microorganisms which can trigger nosocomial infections.
