Manual Of Infection Control In Orthopaedic Surgery Operation Theater Protocols And Patient Opt

Healthcare-associated infections or infections acquired in healthcare settings are the most frequent adverse events in healthcare delivery worldwide. Hundreds of millions of patients are affected by healthcare associated infections worldwide each year, leading to significant mortality and financial losses for health systems. World Health Organization statistics have revealed that for every 100 hospitalized patients at any given time, 7 in developed and 10 in developing countries will acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection. In developing countries, financial constraints may inhibit acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment to prevent infection.