by Valeria Confalonieri | Apr 7, 2023
In most studies the calculated minimum estimated endoscope-associated infection risk is low when reprocessing protocols are correctly applied. The carbon footprint of single-use endoscopes is substantial as recent studies estimates that releases of CO2 and consumes of...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Mar 13, 2023
Dry care and parents hand hygiene are enough to prevent omphalitis in developed countries. Antiseptic swabbing of the stump is not supported by evidence and is not justified by time and costs needed.
by Valeria Confalonieri | Mar 13, 2023
Children are physiologically born with tight foreskin at birth which appears to be intact, flexible and scarless. Separation occurs naturally over time: it resolves within 3 years of age in 90% of children, within 6 years in 92%, within 16 years in 99%. In case of...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Aug 2, 2022
Preoperative preparation of the surgical infant and child includes disinfection of intact skin, which should be performed immediately before surgery within the operating room. Skin disinfection and preparation play an important role in the prevention of surgical site...
by Valeria Confalonieri | Aug 2, 2022
In neonatal and pediatric settings, surgical site infections (SSIs) occur in 2-10% of surgical procedures and are associated with prolonged hospitalization, increased mortality, and increased costs to the health care system. Most SSIs are acquired in the operating...
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