Operating Room

The Infection Control Today® operating room page provides news articles and videos on the intersection between surgery and infection prevention. The operating room is a prime breeding ground for harmful pathogens to spread, resulting in surgical site infections. The role of the infection preventionist, together with the perioperative nursing staff, is to craft policies and processes to cut down on these infections and ensure patient safety during surgical procedures.

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Infection Intel: Staying Ahead With Company Updates and Product Innovations.
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Today's Infection Intel discusses updates from Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Merck and Ridgeback, MicroLumix, and Evinature. Read on to learn the latest.

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