Hygiene is one of the most effective methods of preventing pathogens from entering the body. In everyday life, human hands are one of the main ways of interacting with the outside world. With them, we hold on to the rails in the subway and buses, transfer money to the seller in the store, eat, open doors, etc. If you do not clean your skin, then by the end of the day, an incredible amount of bacteria can accumulate on your hands that can enter the body.< br>
Why hand hygiene is important for medical staff
Hand hygiene is especially important when it comes to medical staff. The likelihood of contact transmission in healthcare facilities is much higher. Microorganisms that can be found on the skin of human hands are usually divided into two categories.
- transient microflora – represents the greatest epidemiological danger, as it is transmitted from person to person through direct contact; such microorganisms in most cases cause diseases;
- resident microflora – represented by microorganisms, the colonies of which are usually found in the deeper layers of the skin, for example, inside the sweat glands and hair follicles; they can accumulate under the nails and between the fingers; resident microorganisms are poorly removed by ordinary hand washing, but it can significantly reduce the number of bacteria.
Medical treatment of the hands of personnel is carried out in accordance with the guidelines that were approved by the Federal Service for Supervision of Consumer Rights Protection and human well-being (Rospotrebnadzor).
Methods of medical treatment of hands
The methods of processing the hands of medical personnel are similar to those used in everyday life. The difference lies in the means, time and/or cleaning technique.
- Hygienic treatment by washing hands with soap. In medical institutions, liquid soap is usually used for this procedure, which is applied to the skin with a dispenser. For the most effective fight against pathogenic microflora, the agent should be applied in accordance with the instructions, which indicate the required volume of liquid, as well as the time of the procedure. At the end of the treatment, the hands should be dried with a clean personal or paper towel.
- The use of skin antiseptics. Such funds are usually special liquids that destroy pathogenic microflora. They usually treat the hands and other exposed areas of the skin that may come into direct contact with the patient. They may contain alcohol, which has an aggressive effect on any organic trace elements, or other substances with an antiseptic effect. They may also differ from each other in the form of release. It can be a solution, spray, gel or antibacterial wipes. During treatment, antiseptics are applied to the skin in the required amount and rubbed into each hand alternately in a circular motion. In this case, special attention should be paid to the areas between the fingers and around the nails. The antiseptic should be evenly distributed over the entire surface of the palm, including on the back.
It should be borne in mind that for the high efficiency of hygiene measures, a number of conditions must be observed:
- nails must be cut short; it is very difficult to remove dirt from under long nails, and it is there that a huge amount of pathogenic bacteria accumulate; for the same reason, it is not recommended to build up the nail plate;
- when hygienic treatment of the hands of medical personnel, jewelry and other accessories should be removed to provide access to the skin underneath.
Treatment of the hands of medical personnel is necessary in the following situations:
- before and after direct contact with the patient;
- before carrying out any care manipulations;< /li>
- after contact with various bodily fluids or waste products;
- after treatment of a patient with inflammatory processes;
- after any contact with surfaces or equipment that are in close proximity to the patient;
- after contact with used or contaminated equipment.
It is also important to follow the general rules of hygiene: wash hands after using the toilet , before eating, etc.
Particular attention in medicine is paid to surgical hand disinfection, which is carried out before any invasive manipulations: surgery, suturing, dressing, wound treatment, etc. This procedure eliminates any entry of pathogenic bacteria into the patient's body through direct contact. The health of the patient directly depends on the quality of disinfection.
One of the goals of medicine is to protect people from infection with pathogenic microflora. That is why it is so important to follow the algorithm of medical treatment of hands and the rules of personal hygiene. This significantly reduces the risk of transmission of infection.
Effective antiseptics for the treatment of hands of medical staff
Skin antiseptics for the hands of medical personnel must comply with the sanitary and hygienic standards adopted in medicine. In addition, they must be hypoallergenic and gentle on the skin. Classic alcohol-containing antiseptics, despite their effectiveness in combating pathogenic microflora, lack these qualities. In addition, they have a strong alcohol odor that irritates the nasal mucosa.
When treating hands with a skin antiseptic, it is also important for medical staff to consider the duration of the effect. Some products are effective only for a short time after application, while others have a prolonged effect and are able to protect the skin of the hands for a long time before using gloves and after removing them. There is a third version of antiseptics that have a cumulative (accumulative) effect. After repeated use, such antiseptics are able to maintain their effectiveness for several days.
The company ROSBIO LLC produces a universal antiseptic agentTRIGEXYLONE, excellent for both domestic use and for disinfecting the hands of healthcare workers. This tool is absolutely safe for the skin, does not cause burning or allergies due to the absence of toxic and aggressive substances in the composition. the product does not contain alcohol, and therefore does not have a characteristic pungent odor. TRIGEXILONE is capable of destroying 99% of all known bacteria and viruses. The preparation contains substances that accelerate wound healing, which allows it to be used even if the skin is damaged. The versatile composition of this antiseptic spray allows you to use it not only for cleaning hands, but also for disinfecting instruments, the workplace, indoor air and even class B and C medical waste. It is an ideal solution for medical institutions of any profile .
Important! Information provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and under no circumstances self-medicate. At the first sign of illness, consult a doctor.