Optimization of Management Procedure for Nosocomial Infection Control in a Laminar Airflow Operating Theater
- VernacularTitle:洁净手术部控制医院感染流程优化管理
- Author:
Limin ZHU
;
Yaxia WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
LAF operating theater;
Nosocomial infection;
Management optimization
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nosocomiology
2006;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To establish an optimal management procedure in order to minimize the nosocomial infection in a laminar airflow(LAF) operating theater.METHODS A comprehensive control strategy was taken to make the work-flow sequentially and effectively in the LAF operating theater.This strategy included reasonable architectural layout required for the strict standard of an LAF operating theater,daily environmental management and idealistic traffic patterns that limited the movement of personnel and supplies.RESULTS This strategy greatly improved the nosocomial infection management and effectively reduced the rate of nosocomial infection.CONCLUSIONS The good design with standard of the LAF operating theater should be firstly emphasized.A series of feasible and manageable measures must be carried out to optimize the nosocomial infection control in the LAF operating theater.
