In postoperative intensive care unit, five patients developed postoperative wound infection on the same day. The best method to prevent cross infection occurring in other patients in the same ward is to:
APractice proper hand washing
BDisinfect the ward with sodium hypochlorite
CFumigate the ward
DGive antibiotics to all other patients in the ward
A patient with grossly contaminated wound presents 12 hours after an accident. His wound should be managed by -
AThorough cleaning with debridement of all dead and devitalised tissue without primary closure
BPrimary closure over a drain
CCovering the defect with split skin graft after cleaning
DThorough cleaning and primary repair
When do we have to start antibiotics to prevent post-operative infection?
A1 week before surgery
B2 days before surgery
CAfter surgery
D30-60 minutes before incision (up to 24 hours post-op)
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