Prevention of infection in the 1990s

I D Learmonth

Prevention of infection in the 1990s

Orthop Clin North Am. 1993 Oct;24(4):735-41.

Author

I D Learmonth¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cape Town, South Africa.

PMID: 8414439

Abstract

Deep sepsis after arthroplasty surgery represents a catastrophe. People remain the primary source of bacterial contamination. This paper discusses the potential sources of infection and reviews the appropriate measures required to reduce contamination and combat infection.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Bacterial Infections / prevention & control*
Hip Prosthesis*
Humans
Intraoperative Care
Microscopy, Electron
Preoperative Care
Prosthesis-Related Infections / prevention & control*
Protective Clothing
Therapeutic Irrigation

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents