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infection control- clean equipment to prevent spread of germs
All items needed for the operation should be in place and an adequate supply of regularly used items should be on hand to minimise movement to and from theatre during the operation
Everything needs to be sterile
All instruments need to be inspected for any signs of contamination after the sterilisation process
Shoes from outside should never be worn inside an operating room
Theatre hats are worn routinely, and prevent loose hair and skin from falling on wounds or equipment
The surgical mask was introduced over a century ago. Its continued use is controversial as evidence is not conclusive that wearing a mask reduces postoperative infection. Wearing a mask, however, does protect the practitioner from contact with body fluids
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