Potential Nosocomial Infection Prevention Via Modification of Anesthesia Intraoperative Aseptic Practice
Completed
- Conditions
- Nosocomial Infections
- Registration Number
- NCT00617006
- Lead Sponsor
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
- Brief Summary
We hypothesized that by improving hand hygiene compliance in the operative environment, we would reduce horizontal transmission of pathogenic bacteria to surgical patients.
- Detailed Description
We performed an observational study evaluating provider adherence to these techniques. We then sought to increase hand hygiene compliance through the use of a point of care alcohol based hand hygiene device. We hypothesized that increased hand hygiene compliance would reduce bacterial contamination of the anesthesia workspace and peripheral intravenous tubing, and ultimately reducing overall morbidity and mortality secondary to a reduction in nosocomial infection rates.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 114
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients present in operating rooms randomized to study.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patients that were already enrolled in study and return to the operating room.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The presence of a positive culture on the previously sterile patient stopcock set, and the presence of multidrug resistant bacteria Beginning and end of surgical case
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Reduction of bacterial contamination on predetermined sites on the anesthesia machine Beginning and End of Surgical Case Nosocomial infection rates within 30 days postoperatively Mortality Within 30 days postoperatively Decreased length of stay Postoperatively
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
🇺🇸Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States