Optimal hand washing technique to minimize bacterial contamination before neuraxial anesthesia: a randomized control trial

Highlights • Neuraxial anesthesia requires strict aseptic measures. • There is a paucity of best hand washing technique specifically for neuraxial procedures. • Simple hand hygiene with basic soap and water is not truly effective. • Alcohol based antiseptic solutions are superior in reducing the inc...

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Published in:International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2017-02, Vol.29, p.39-44
Main Authors: Siddiqui, N, Friedman, Z, McGeer, A, Yousefzadeh, A, Carvalho, J.C, Davies, S
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol gel
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthesia, Epidural
Anesthesia, Obstetrical
Anesthesiologists - statistics & numerical data
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Bacterial colonization
Bacterial Load - drug effects
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Ethanol
Female
Forearm - microbiology
Gels
Hand Disinfection - methods
Hand washing
Humans
Male
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy
Single-Blind Method
Soaps
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Summary:Highlights • Neuraxial anesthesia requires strict aseptic measures. • There is a paucity of best hand washing technique specifically for neuraxial procedures. • Simple hand hygiene with basic soap and water is not truly effective. • Alcohol based antiseptic solutions are superior in reducing the incidence of colonization.
ISSN:0959-289X
1532-3374
DOI:10.1016/j.ijoa.2016.09.006