Riesgos de la mala higiene de los equipos quirúrgicos

Priscila Jaqueline Herrera-Sánchez; Geovanna Yamiley Mina-Villalta

doi:10.55813/gaea/jessr/v3/n1/63

Authors

Herrera-Sánchez, Priscila Jaqueline Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6537-3743
Mina-Villalta, Geovanna Yamiley Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-3245-1128

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55813/gaea/jessr/v3/n1/63

Abstract

Identifying that poor hygiene of surgical equipment is one of the main risk factors for postoperative infections, the paper aims to assess the risks associated with poor hygiene of surgical equipment and the importance of proper cleaning to prevent infections in patients undergoing surgery. Through a review of scientific literature to identify studies addressing the relationship between poor hygiene of surgical equipment and postoperative infections in patients, studies indicate that patients undergoing surgery with non-sterilized or poorly cleaned equipment have a higher likelihood of developing infections. The discussion focused on the importance of proper cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment to prevent postoperative infections in patients. The need to implement effective cleaning and disinfection policies and practices, as well as training for staff responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment, was emphasized. Concluding that proper cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment is essential for preventing infections and improving the safety of patients undergoing surgery.

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Author Biographies

Herrera-Sánchez, Priscila Jaqueline, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Master's Degree in Care Management with mention in Emergency and Intensive Care Units, Professor at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Santo Domingo campus, since July 2021 to date.
Mina-Villalta, Geovanna Yamiley, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador

Graduated from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Del Ecuador, in Esmeraldas with a degree in nursing in October 2018. She did community work in health entities from 2013 to 2018. For the year 2019, she performs a year of rural in the health center type C of Jama. In 2021 she enters a postgraduate program at PUCE in Santo Domingo, culminating in 2022 with the title of Master in Care Management with mention in intensive care and emergency units.

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