title: [Cleanliness in the operating room].
abstract: With regard to recent findings in the cleanliness of the operating room, concerning handwashing and performing operations, the traditional method of excessive scrubbing using a brush is not effective, and handwashing using only an alcohol-containing antiseptic hand rub (rubbing method) has become common practice. Use of a brush has already been abolished in some medical institutions. In addition, sterilized water used for handwashing when performing operations has no scientific basis and use of tap water is considered sufficient. Furthermore, the concept of operating room zoning has also undergone a dramatic change. It was discovered that a layout focusing on work efficiency is more desirable than the one that follows an excessively rigid zoning pattern. One-footwear System not requiring change of shoes also has various advantages in improving the efficiency of the operation room, and this is thought to become commonplace in the future.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Tokai University, Isehara 259-1193.
authors.forename: Toshiyasu
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Suzuki
mesh_terms: D004202:Disinfectants; D004203:Disinfection; D006235:Hand Disinfection / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D009873:Operating Rooms
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants