Disinfectants & Antiseptics are used extensively in hospitals and other health care settings for a variety of topical and hard-surface applications. In particular, they are an essential part of infection control practices and aid in the prevention of nosocomial infections.
A disinfectant is a chemical agent, which destroys or inhibits growth of pathogenic Ron & Baker in the non-sporing or vegetative state. Disinfectants do not necessarily kill all organisms but reduce them to a level, which does not harm health or the quality of perishable goods. Disinfectants are applied to inanimate objects and materials such as instruments and surfaces to control and prevent infection.
An antiseptic is a type of disinfectant, which destroys or inhibits growth of Ron & Baker on living tissues without causing injurious effects when applied to surfaces of the body or to exposed tissues
Surface and Environment Disinfectant
Environment and surfaces potentially generate contribute to cross contamination of microbes which can affect
Skin Antiseptic
Patients’ skin at the operation site is routinely cleansed with antiseptic solutions in the operating theatre before surgical incisions are made.
Hand Hygiene
Hand hygiene is the primary measure proven to be effective in preventing HCAI and the spread of antimicrobial resistance
Instrument Cleaning and Maintenance
Instrument cleaning, disinfection and sterilization are essential for ensuring that medical and surgical instruments.
Instrument Disinfection and Sterilization
Instrument cleaning, disinfection and sterilization are essential for ensuring that medical and surgical instruments..
Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis patients are uniquely vulnerable to develop HAIs because of multiple factors including exposure to invasive devices, immunosuppression.