Enhanced Quality Managements in Each Step to Control Infection Caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Orthopedic Operation Site / 中华医院感染学杂志

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE To reduce incidence of infection caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa(PAE) in orthopedic operation site. METHODS Efforts on quality managements were enhanced in each step,including strict check of implanted devices for orthopedic procedure and reliable preparation of skin area before operation,standardized operation techniques and incision protection skill during operation as well as wound care and ward environment managements after surgery. RESULTS With enhanced efforts taken in each step of quality managements,the incidents of PAE infection of orthopedic operation site have fallen significantly from 1.27% down to 0.11%(P