Standardised training of aseptic technique has improved nurses’ ability to prevent healthcare-associated infections and led to better awareness in one hospital Aseptic technique (AT) is central to ...

This article, the second in a two-part series on asepsis, provides a step-by-step guide to using an aseptic technique to change a simple wound dressing, applying the principles of asepsis discussed in ...

Q: Should we accept a post-surgical rehab patient with a hospital-acquired wound? A: An estimated 1 in 4 postoperative wound complications occur within 14 days of hospital discharge. Some patients may ...