Abstract
In surgical services, reusable equipment must follow a strict process with several stages (pre-disinfecting, cleaning, rinsing, drying, packaging and sterilization). Following the steps of this process is essential for the prevention of infections associated with surgery and poses a problem at CHU-YO since it does not have central sterilization department as recommended.
Highlights
In surgical services, reusable equipment must follow a strict process with several stages
Following the steps of this process is essential for the prevention of infections associated with surgery and poses a problem at CHU-YO since it does not have central sterilization department as recommended
Descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted in seven surgical services of four months from 04 December 2009 to 2 April 2010, without any prior interventions; Collection of data from personnel involved in the treatment of surgical equipment for the sterilization using a self-administered questionnaire and an observation of actions of disinfection
Summary
P391: Audit of the processing of medical devices in reusable surgical services of the university hospital Yalgado Ouedraogo (Chu-Yo) J Josephine1*, B Ndoye2, IP Guissou1, FS Zongo1, H Dehainsala1
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
