Key steps to prepare for preoperative patient skin antisepsis

The search for strategies for the reduction of Surgical Site infection (SSI) is a priority, given the impact those infections have on the outcome of the patients. The preoperative patient skin antisepsis, has recently gained greater significance in the prevention of SSI, as one of the critical factors, which can be intervened and can reduce the risk of infection. In recent years, comprehensive investigations have been published, not only dedicated to the comparison of antiseptic solutions, application techniques, but also about the importance of preoperative washing, use of surgical tapes and dressings impregnated with antiseptics, and preoperative shaving. This review outlines the key findings related to the preoperative patient’s skin antisepsis and offers a protocol with practical recommendations to be implemented in the institutions of our country. It provides evidence based recommendations about the use of antiseptic solutions (povidone iodine, chlorhexidine, chlorhexidine plus alcohol, etc.) with emphasis on the advantages and disadvantages of each one.

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Preoperative Patient Skin Antisepsis

AORN Journal ◽

10.1002/aorn.13491 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 114 (3) ◽

pp. 253-261

Author(s):

Lisa Spruce

Keyword(s):

Skin Antisepsis ◽

Preoperative Patient

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Reflections on the Cognitive Interviewing Reporting Framework

Methodology ◽

10.1027/1614-2241/a000074 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 123-128 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Gordon Willis ◽

Hennie Boeije

Keyword(s):

Research Design ◽

Cognitive Testing ◽

Level Of Detail ◽

Cognitive Interviewing ◽

Research Groups ◽

Research Project ◽

Reporting Framework ◽

Full Explanation ◽

Key Steps

Based on the experiences of three research groups using and evaluating the Cognitive Interviewing Reporting Framework (CIRF), we draw conclusions about the utility of the CIRF as a guide to creating cognitive testing reports. Authors generally found the CIRF checklist to be usable, and that it led to a more complete description of key steps involved. However, despite the explicit direction by the CIRF to include a full explanation of major steps and features (e.g., research objectives and research design), the three cognitive testing reports tended to simply state what was done, without further justification. Authors varied in their judgments concerning whether the CIRF requires the appropriate level of detail. Overall, we believe that current cognitive interviewing practice will benefit from including, within cognitive testing reports, the 10 categories of information specified by the CIRF. Future use of the CIRF may serve to direct the overall research project from the start, and to further the goal of evaluation of specific cognitive interviewing procedures.

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The development of alternative energy sources: Prospects in Russia and the world

National Interests Priorities and Security ◽

10.24891/ni.16.5.885 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (5) ◽

pp. 885-904

Author(s):

M.E. Frai

Keyword(s):

Alternative Energy ◽

Systems Approach ◽

Energy Resource ◽

Current Situation ◽

Energy Sources ◽

The Sustainable Development ◽

Energy Complex ◽

Alternative Energy Sources ◽

Governmental Institutions ◽

Key Steps

Subject. The article discusses limited sources of energy nowadays and an ongoing survey of new ones. I focus on fuel and energy complexes worldwide and in Russia. Objectives. The study is to analyze the future use of alternative energy sources in the fuel and energy complex nationwide and worldwide. I review the existing energy sources of the fuel and energy complex in the global and regional markets, specifically the alternative ones. Methods. The study relies upon methods of statistics, analysis and systems approach. Results. The article demonstrates that the fuel and energy complex strongly depends on the current situation in the energy resource market, which is difficult to forecast. If we continue relying on traditional energy resources, we get exposed to some risks affecting the sustainable development of the economy. Russia should diversify the power engineering sector by developing alternative energy sources. The article sets forth the economic rationale for alternative sources and key steps Russia shall make. Conclusions and Relevance. Considering the current situation in the energy balance, alternative energy is what any advanced society seeks for, being supported by manufacturers, governmental institutions, and researchers, though low profitability and high infrastructure costs impede its development. In Russia, these challenges are even more palpable. However, even now Russia is able to find alternative energy solutions. In addition to advantages of alternative energy, which is globally proclaimed, they will also help Russia diversify and update the economic system.

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