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👉 Watch out: Today we continue our "L&R Prevent & Protect Series" and present: Our Pathogen of the Month: Enterococcus faecalis Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium as Causes of Nosocomial Infections in Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Annually, over one million heart ❤️ and vascular surgeries are carried out in Germany, according to the Federal Health Reporting system (jointly supported by the Robert Koch-Institute and DESTATIS). Fortunately, most of these operations proceed without complications regarding infections 😊🚫🦠. However, a specific percentage, depending on the type of surgery, experiences surgical site infections (SSI), which can have a partially high mortality rate ⚠️. Enterococcus spp., ranking second among the most common nosocomial pathogens in cardiac and vascular surgery, includes both Enterococcus faecalis and Enterococcus faecium 🦠. These are Gram-positive, spherical bacteria 🔵 that can also develop resistance to antibiotics 💊. Studies have shown that a bundle of infection prevention measures is most effective 🛡️, among them for example reducing the number of door openings during a surgery 🚪. Other preventive measures include the prophylactic administration of antibiotics, preoperative full-body washing 🚿, proper hand disinfection by the personnel 🧼, sterile surgical gowns and gloves 🧤, postoperative infection monitoring 🩺, and not changing dressings until after 48 hours 🕗. At L&R, we support you with our strong portfolio and extensive information in implementing these measures 📚. You can find out more about this, many other pathogens and practical hygiene topics here: https://lnkd.in/ebup7C6v #LRpreventandprotect #LRMed #enterococcusfaecium #ssi #infectionprotection #healthcare #infectionprophylaxis #prevention #healthcare

Critical Insights on CAUTI and Sepsis Risks A recent study published in Healthcare Hygiene Magazine has identified crucial factors that significantly increase the risk of Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs) and sepsis. Extended Catheterization Periods: The longer a catheter remains in place, the higher the risk for infection and sepsis. It's essential to evaluate the necessity of the catheter regularly. Patient's Health Status: Patients with weakened immune systems, chronic illnesses, or who have undergone recent surgeries are more vulnerable to CAUTIs and subsequent sepsis. Hospital Environment: The cleanliness and sterility of hospital environments play a crucial role. Ensuring rigorous infection control practices can mitigate risks. Antibiotic Usage: The overuse or misuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic-resistant bacteria, compounding the risk of severe infections. Healthcare Worker Training: Continuous education and training for healthcare workers on best catheter practices and infection prevention are paramount. What Can Be Done? To address these risks, it is essential to regularly assess the necessity of catheters, strengthen infection control protocols, and monitor antibiotic usage carefully. Investing in ongoing staff training and patient education can significantly reduce the incidence of CAUTIs and sepsis. These findings underscore the importance of vigilant healthcare practices to protect patients from preventable infections. #Healthcare #PatientSafety #InfectionPrevention #CAUTI #Sepsis #HealthcareHygiene #MedicalResearch https://lnkd.in/g5QFY6Qu

Condition of the Day: Endophthalmitis 👁️ What it is: Endophthalmitis is a rare but severe eye infection that leads to inflammation within the eye’s interior structures. Often caused by bacteria or fungi, this condition can occur following eye surgery, injury, or even through bloodstream infections. The bacteria release toxins that damage the eye’s tissues, creating a significant risk of vision loss if untreated. Symptoms: Key signs include severe eye pain, redness, swelling, blurred vision, light sensitivity, and occasionally, discharge from the eye. These symptoms can develop rapidly, making prompt medical intervention crucial. Treatment & Prevention: Treatment typically involves direct antibiotic or antifungal injections into the eye to halt the infection, often supplemented by surgery to remove infected tissue if needed. While endophthalmitis can be difficult to prevent completely, maintaining sterile conditions during eye procedures is essential. Early recognition and treatment are critical to preserving sight. Why Awareness Matters: Conditions like endophthalmitis highlight the importance of eye health and infection control. Spreading awareness about the symptoms and risk factors can help others seek care immediately, protecting their vision and overall quality of life. #ConditionOfTheDay #Endophthalmitis #EyeHealth #InfectionAwareness #HealthcareEducation

Hello everyone!today I share about my article:gangrene Gangrene is death of body tissue due to a lack of blood flow or a serious bacterial infection. Gangrene commonly affects the arms and legs, including the toes and fingers. It can also occur in the muscles and in organs inside the body, such as the gallbladder. Symptoms: -Changes in skin color — ranging from pale gray to blue, purple, black, bronze or red -Swelling -Blisters -Sudden, severe pain followed by a feeling of numbness -A foul-smelling discharge leaking from a sore -Thin, shiny skin, or skin without hair -Skin that feels cool or cold to the touch -Low blood pressure -Fever, although some people may have a body temperature lower than 98.6 F (37 C) -Rapid heart rate -Lightheadedness -Shortness of breath -Confusion Causes -Lack of blood supply. -The blood provides oxygen and nutrients to the body. -It also provides the immune system with antibodies to fight infections. Without a proper blood supply, cells can't survive, and tissue dies. -Infection. -An untreated bacterial infection can cause gangrene. -Traumatic injury. Gunshot wounds or crushing injuries from car crashes can cause open wounds that let bacteria into the body. -If the bacteria infect tissues and remain untreated, gangrene can occur. Types of gangrene Dry gangrene: This type of gangrene involves dry and shriveled skin that looks brown to purplish blue or black. Dry gangrene may develop slowly. It occurs most commonly in people who have diabetes or blood vessel disease, such as atherosclerosis. Wet gangrene: Gangrene is referred to as wet if bacteria have infected the tissue. Swelling, blistering and a wet appearance are common features of wet gangrene. Gas gangrene: Gas gangrene typically affects deep muscle tissue. The surface of your skin may look normal at first. Internal gangrene: Internal gangrene affects one or more of the organs, such as the intestines, gallbladder or appendix. Fournier's gangrene: This type of gangrene involves the genital organs. It usually affects men, but women also can get it. An infection in the genital area or urinary tract causes this type of gangrene. Meleney's gangrene: This is a rare type of gangrene. It's usually a complication of surgery. Painful skin lesions typically occur one to two weeks after a surgery. Another name for this condition is progressive bacterial synergistic gangrene. prevention: Manage diabetes Lose weight Don't smoke or use tobacco Wash your hands Check for frostbite #snsdesignthinking #snsdesignthinkers #snsinstitution

🐮 Did you know the 1st animal used for collagen wound care products was bovine (cow) collagen, which was introduced in the 1970s? Its similarity to human collagen made it an effective choice for promoting tissue regeneration in wounds. 🐮 👌 Selecting the Right Wound Care Solution 👌 Choosing the right advanced wound care product can accelerate healing, reduce complications, and improve outcomes. Here’s a quick guide to help in choosing between Collagen, Amnion, and Amnion with Chorion for different types of wounds: 🐄 Collagen Dressings Best for: Chronic wounds (e.g., diabetic foot ulcers, venous ulcers, pressure ulcers), Post-surgical wounds (e.g., incisions, skin grafts), Non-healing wounds in the granulation phase Why? Collagen promotes tissue regeneration, cell migration, and granulation, making it ideal for chronic or slow-healing wounds needing support for new tissue growth. 🐄 Amnion Membrane Products Best for: Acute wounds (e.g., burns, abrasions, trauma), Chronic wounds (e.g., diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers), Skin grafts and post-surgical wounds Why? Amnion membranes are rich in growth factors and cytokines, promoting healing, reducing inflammation, and protecting against infection. Perfect for burns, trauma, and chronic wounds needing enhanced tissue regeneration and scar reduction. 🐄 Amnion with Chorion Membrane Products Best for: Complex or high-risk wounds (e.g., diabetic ulcers, venous ulcers), Trauma wounds and surgical wounds at high infection risk, Wounds with significant tissue loss Why? Combining the anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties of amnion with the strong protective barrier and support of chorion, this combination is ideal for high-risk wounds needing infection control, tissue regeneration, and strong structural support. Which products have you found most effective? #WoundCare #Collagen #Amnion #Chorion #AdvancedWoundCare #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #MedicalWoundCare #CCMedical

ASEPTIC TECHNIQUES: Health care professionals use the aseptic techniques to prevent contamination from pathogens like bacteria and viruses.It involves applying the strictest rules during medical procedures to minimize the risk of infection.The aseptic techniques is used in OT, clinics,out patient care centres and other health care settings. Microorganisms are everywhere,and some are good for us while others are harmful, bacteria,viruses and other microorganisms that cause disease are called pathogens.To protect patients from harmful bacteria and other pathogens during medical procedures, health care providers use aseptic techniques. Health care professionals commonly use aseptic techniques when they are, -Handling surgery equipment -During delivery -Dialysis catheters, dialysis, -Inserting a chest tube,urinary catheter -Inserting central intravenous or arterial lines -Inserting other draining devices and performing various surgical techniques. According to the JOINT COMMISSION,there are four chief aspects of the aseptic techniques -Barriers -patient equipment and preparation -environmental controls and contact guidelines. Each plays important role in infection prevention during a medical procedure.Health care professionals commonly use clean techniques when they are, -giving an injection -emptying a urinary catheter, drainage bag,removing a peripheral IV ASEPTIC TECHNIQUE OUTCOME The outcome of aseptic technique depends on whether all health care professionals thoroughly follow all procedures.According to the journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) internal medicine.50 percent of HAI are preventable. Health care professionals are responsible for following clean and aseptic techniques.If you notice that someone fails to wash hands or sterlize equipments,speak up.Doing so many save you or a loved one from potentially fatal infections. Our SNS CON students are practicing aseptic techniques during them clinical posting. #snsinstitutions#snsdesignthinkers#designthinking -

Diving deep on IPC and the SDGs. Hot on the heels of the launch of the free-to-download global digital textbook on infection prevention and control (IPC) https://lnkd.in/eh6gbUSa in which I co-authored (with Claire Kilpatrick DSc MSc PGDipIPC RN MFTM (RCPS-Glas)) a chapter on the UN sustainable development goals (SDGs) and what infection prevention and control (IPC) has to offer - we’re diving deeper into some of the issues raised. We're interested to hear from colleagues on this issue and invite you to share your thoughts via this short survey that will take literally 2 two minutes to complete: https://lnkd.in/etW_AdiD So far, there’s been a dearth of publications, including research, on these matters. It’s what prompted me almost 10 years ago to gather colleagues together to write a paper that went some way to explore IPC in the context of global health and development: “Redefining infection prevention and control in the new era of quality universal health coverage”: https://lnkd.in/eSgZFFy6 And more recently, I was part of the Crystal Ball Initiative, led by Hugo Sax and Jonas Marschall. The results of their survey were published in ARIC Journal in August, "Infection prevention and control in 2030: a first qualitative survey by the Crystal Ball Initiative" https://lnkd.in/e-HPyJ9Z. In considering potential futures, the need for research on the role that IPC might play in the UN SDGs was highlighted as one topic. Futures research is fascinating and as the paper states, it could be pivotal for IPC to plan structures, resources, and education among other things. I think this is a hot topic and one that warrants more focus. Thanks for taking part in the survey and please share! #infectionprevention #SDGs #globalhealth Massimo Sartelli Shams Syed Benedetta Allegranzi Enrique Castro-Sánchez Lauren Clack Dale Fisher Andrea Grisold Anita Huis Elaine Larson Yves Longtin Jason Tetro Diana Vilar-Compte

🦠 Infection prevention and management: #surgeons really play a pivotal role! Indeed, surgeons are primarily responsible for preventing hospital-acquired infections, particularly surgical site infections. Moreover, they are prescribers of #antibiotics, both for prophylaxis and therapy 💊 To raise awareness among surgeons about #AntimicrobialResistance by focusing on the importance of actively participating in this challenge, a global declaration has been shared by seven surgical societies around the world 🌍 🧫 The authors – expert physicians representing the societies involved in this alliance – highlighted the threat posed by #AMR, and the importance to prevent and manage infections appropriately across the surgical pathway. 📢 Surgeons in hospital settings should be aware of their role, and participate in this global cause, by accepting responsibility for maintaining the effectiveness of current and future antibiotics.

🩹💡 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 🌟🏥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞, 𝐓𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 https://lnkd.in/g-G3tSZ3 📊 Market Overview: The Advanced Wound Management Technologies Market encompasses a diverse array of products and therapies aimed at addressing the complex needs of patients with acute and chronic wounds. Key categories include advanced wound dressings, negative pressure wound therapy systems, bioengineered skin substitutes, growth factors, and regenerative medicine technologies. These interventions aim to promote wound healing, reduce healing time, prevent infection, and improve quality of life for patients with wounds of varying etiologies, including diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, venous ulcers, and traumatic wounds. 💊🔬 🌟 Key Trends and Insights: Advancements in Dressing Technologies: Advanced wound dressings play a central role in wound management, providing a moist wound environment, promoting autolytic debridement, and facilitating wound healing. Innovations in dressing technologies include foam dressings, hydrocolloids, hydrogels, alginate dressings, and antimicrobial dressings with silver or other active agents. These dressings offer tailored solutions for wound exudate management, infection control, and moisture balance, optimizing wound healing outcomes and reducing the risk of complications. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT): NPWT systems deliver controlled negative pressure to wounds, promoting wound contraction, granulation tissue formation, and removal of excess exudate. Portable NPWT devices enable outpatient management of complex wounds, facilitating early mobilization and enhancing patient comfort and compliance. Advanced features such as continuous or intermittent therapy, variable pressure settings, and disposable components enhance the versatility and effectiveness of NPWT systems in diverse clinical settings. #Company Convatec Group Acelity Smith+Nephew Mölnlycke Health Care 3M Company Coloplast Derma Sciences Baxter International Inc. Integra LifeSciences #Type Advanced Dressing Surgical Sealants Anti-Adhesion Products Others #Application Acute Wound Chronic Wound Burn Wound #WoundCare #RegenerativeMedicine #MedicalDevices #HealthcareInnovation 💉

"Improvement of operating room air quality and sustained reduction of surgical site infections in an orthopedic specialty hospital," conducted by Anildaliz N. Mullen, BSN, RN, and Eric Wieser, MD, was published in the American Journal of Infection Control in February 2024. The study highlights the critical role of Aerobiotix’s Illuvia Sense in significantly reducing surgical site infections (SSIs) – particularly in spinal surgeries where SSI rates were cut from 2.06% to 0.29%. These outcomes reflect enhanced patient and staff safety and indicate a notable advancement in operative care.   📊 Explore Illuvia Sense to safeguard your operating environment by reducing airborne contaminants and surgical site infections. Contact us to arrange your Free Trial and Air Quality Assessment Report. Read the study here: https://lnkd.in/e63JYS-j