Surgical disinfection scope

When performing surgery, the most important issue is disinfection. Not only the surgeon himself needs to be disinfected, but also the glasses, hat, and clothes must be disinfected, and professional disinfection products must be worn to ensure the success of the operation. The following is an introduction to the scope of disinfection during surgery, which will also make everyone realize the importance of surgical disinfection.

(1) Skin disinfection range for head surgery: head and forehead

(2) Scope of skin disinfection for mouth and lip surgery: face, lips, neck and upper chest.

(3) The scope of skin disinfection during neck surgery: from the lower lip above to the nipple below, and from both sides to the anterior edge of the trapezius muscle. (Thyroid Surgery)

(4) The scope of skin disinfection during clavicle surgery is from the upper edge of the neck to the upper 1/3 of the upper arm and the upper edge of the nipple, and on both sides through the mid-axillary line.

(6) The scope of skin disinfection during radical breast surgery is as follows: anteriorly to the contralateral clavicle midline, posteriorly to the posterior axillary line, above the clavicle and upper arm, and below the line parallel to the umbilicus. If skin is to be harvested from the thigh, the thigh above the knee should be disinfected in a circular motion.

(7) The scope of skin disinfection for upper abdominal surgery: from the nipple above to the pubic symphysis below, and to the mid-axillary line on both sides. (Major Gastrectomy)

(8) The scope of skin disinfection for lower abdominal surgery is from the xiphoid process to the upper 1/3 of the thigh and from both sides to the mid-axillary line. (Appendectomy Surgery)

(9) The scope of surgical skin disinfection in the groin and scrotum: from the navel line up to the upper 1/3 of the thigh, and from both sides to the mid-axillary line

(10) The scope of skin disinfection during cervical spine surgery: from the top of the skull to the line connecting the two armpits.

(12) The scope of skin disinfection in lumbar spine surgery: from the line connecting the two armpits, down to the buttocks, and to the mid-axillary line on both sides.

(13) Skin disinfection range for kidney surgery: across the midline from front to back, up to the armpit, down to the groin

(14) Disinfection range of perineal skin during surgery: pubic symphysis, anus area, buttocks, and inner 1/3 of the upper thigh.

(15) Scope of skin disinfection for limb surgery: circumferential disinfection, exceeding one joint above and below