title: [Surgical hand washing].
abstract: Hand washing is required to prevent nosocomial infection. We reviewed the literature, analyzing controlled randomized trials providing the best level of evidence. The different products and techniques evaluated in these trials are detailed. Compliance with hand washing protocols is also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Service de Chirurgie Générale et Digestive, Hôtel-Dieu, boulevard Léon Malfreyt, F 63058 Clermont-Ferrand.
authors.forename: M V
authors.initials: MV
authors.lastname: Launay-Savary
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Slim
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local
vernacular_title: Le lavage chirurgical des mains.