Infection control
The main objectives of this unit of training are:
- to understand the need for infection control processes
- to understand types of infections contracted by patients in the clinical setting
- to understand and apply most appropriate treatment for contracted infection
- to understand the risks of infection and be able to apply mitigation policies and strategies
- to be aware of the principles of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis
- the acquisition of good working practices in the use of aseptic techniques.
For further information about this unit select the link below to view the relevant section of the anaesthetic curriculum.
Introduction to Anaesthesia: Control of infection
Supporting resources
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