title: Sterile technique and the prevention of wound infection in office surgery--Part I.
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 setup (Part I). 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 / Q000592:standards*; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000592:standards; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods*; D013525:Surgical Instruments / Q000592:standards; D013530:Surgical Wound Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*