STERILIZATION TO PREVENT INFECTIONS

Sterilization to Prevent Infections



Sterilization to Prevent Infections

Introduction of Problem

This study aims to explore that whether sterilization prevents infections in the cardiac catheterization laboratory lab. Sterilization means the elimination of all forms of life of a medium or material which is usually accomplished by physical means for example: filtration or death of the organisms by heat, chemicals or other means. This definition therefore excludes any technique that results only in damage to the microorganisms or attenuation of the activity of any kind. The various processes destroy deadly microorganisms causing the alteration of some of their essential components. In particular sterilization causes the de-naturation of proteins, nucleic acids, and degradation of components of the membrane and cell wall (Antonio, 2007).

Intervention

The major Factors that combine to cause of injection at cardiac catheterization laboratory lab are:

An ever-increasing number of drug-resistant pathogens

The failure of healthcare personnel to follow infection control guidelines

An increased number of immune-compromised patients Additional contributing factors are:

The indiscriminate use of antimicrobial agents, which has resulted in an increase in the number of drug- resistant and multidrug-resistant pathogens

A false sense of security about antimicrobial agents, leading to a neglect of aseptic techniques and other infection control procedures

Lengthily, more complicated types of surgery

Overcrowding of hospitals and other healthcare facilities, as well as shortages of staff

Increased use of less-highly trained healthcare workers, who are often unaware of infection control procedures Increased use of anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressant agents, such as radiation, steroids, chemotherapy. and ant lymphocyte serum

Overuse and improper use of indwelling medical devices

Medical devices that support or monitor basic body functions contribute greatly to the success of modern medical treatment. However, by bypassing normal defensive barriers, these devices provide microbes' access to normally sterile body fluids and tissues (Booth, 2000). The risk of bacterial or fungal infection is related to the degree debilitation of the patient and the design and management of the device. It is advisable to discontinue the use of urinary catheters, vascular catheters, respirators, and hem dialysis on individual patients as soon as medically feasible.

It is necessary to sterilize any object that has come into contact with the skin or mucous membranes of the patient and every negative thing which must be introduced into the body, and each garrison to be introduced into the cavity, both sterile and non-sterile body. This applies to activities surgical that are diagnostic and therapeutic.

By law the sterilization procedure must be done to ensure the safety of the operator. This is done with the use of gloves preferably through scratch-resistant protective clothing and protective devices of the face from splashes of contaminated material, such as ore-nasal masks, goggles protective shields or better. It is important that the transport from one area to another material to be sterilized must be done with grids or trays in order to reduce accidental contact with the operator and the environment. Before sterilization, it is also ordered to attend a series of preventive procedures (Burlew, 2006). These procedures are designed to protect the operator, reducing the microbial load, making the operation more ...