title: Sterile technique and the prevention of wound infection in office surgery--Part II.
abstract: Surgical infection and associated complications are minimized by a combination of appropriate sterile technique and careful surgical technique. This review covers the essential elements of infection control for the office-based surgical practice. Recommendations are made concerning operating room facilities, instrument sterilization, and tray set-up (Part I, J Dermatol Surg Oncol 14:1364-1371, 1988). Part II addresses surgical prepping, surgical technique, and prophylactic antibiotics.
authors.affiliation: University of California, Davis.
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Sebben
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000627:therapeutic use; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D003880:Dermatology / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local