Hands are the easiest way to spread germs, a small percentage of which are harmless, non-pathogenic microorganisms usually found on human skin. Other types of germs found in the air and on surfaces, such as viruses and bacteria, are responsible for many diseases, from more frequent and less serious illnesses (such as colds) to more serious ones. Some germs can survive on surfaces for hours and can enter your eyes, nose and mouth through your hands.
Keeping your hands clean is therefore essential to prevent infection in social life and in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics and dental practices.
As we are currently experiencing a coronavirus crisis, we need to pay closer attention to this good hygiene practice to prevent transmission and limit the risk of Covid-19 transmission now and in the future. Hand washing is widely recognised as an essential precaution against infection.
Sensory Sponge Brushes
In healthcare settings, it is important to wash hands at 5 key times as defined by the World Health Organisation
You must wash your hands before touching a patient, even if it is a standard contact, such as approaching them or shaking hands
If possible, you must wash your hands with a surgical brush before performing any aseptic procedure, such as cleaning teeth where the skin is not intact.
Sensory Brushes
You must wash your hands immediately (after removing gloves) after possible contact with body fluids or bioaerosols, for example after contact with mucous membranes or incomplete skin or after performing dental cleaning.
After contact with a patient or being in close proximity to a patient
After touching any object or furniture in the vicinity of the patient, even if the patient has not been directly touched.
Dry Surgical Brushes
There are different types of surgical cleaning products on the market. One of the most common surgical scrubs is a combination of liquid antiseptic or foam soap using water and a dry surgical scrub brush.
If you are using a dry surgical brush, do the following.
Wetting the hands and forearms up to the elbow joint.
If there is no protective film, avoid contact with the dispensing bar and dispense the antiseptic soap with the elbow.
Perform a surgical scrub and wash hands and forearms under running water for a few minutes.
Rinsing the hands first and then the forearms while keeping the hands above the forearms to prevent water from dripping onto the hands.
Cleaning carefully the space under the nails with a file.
Brushing the nails and cuticles using a dry surgical brush soaked in a disinfectant solution, paying close attention to the area between the fingers.
Finally, place the brush and file in the designated bin and rinse the hands first and then the forearms (keeping the hands above the forearms).
Dry your hands and forearms with a sterile cloth towel, starting with your fingers (one at a time), then the palm/back, wrist and finally forearm, all the way to the elbow joint.
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