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Manual for Male Circumcision under Local Anaesthesia

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<strong>Male</strong> circumcision <strong>under</strong> local anaesthesia<br />

Version 3.1 (Dec09)<br />

Sterilization can be done using:<br />

• high-pressure steam (autoclave) or dry heat (oven);<br />

• chemicals, such as ethylene oxide or <strong>for</strong>maldehyde;<br />

• radiation.<br />

Sterilization of all surgical instruments and supplies is crucial in<br />

preventing HIV transmission. All viruses, including HIV, are inactivated<br />

by high-pressure steam sterilization (autoclaving) <strong>for</strong> 20 minutes at<br />

121–132°C, or <strong>for</strong> 30 minutes if the instruments are in wrapped packs.<br />

Items that have been sterilized need to be properly stored, to ensure<br />

that they do not become recontaminated.<br />

• The storage area should be clean, dry, and free of dust and<br />

lint.<br />

• The temperature should be kept at approximately 24 °C, and<br />

the relative humidity at less than 70%, if possible.<br />

• Sterile packs and containers should be stored 20–25 cm off the<br />

floor, 45–50 cm from the ceiling and 15–20 cm from an outside<br />

wall.<br />

• Do not use wooden or cardboard boxes <strong>for</strong> storage of sterile<br />

items, as they shed dust and debris and may harbour insects.<br />

• Mark the date of sterilization on the package, and use the<br />

oldest packages first – “first in, first out”. Dates serve as an<br />

indicator of when packs should be used, but do not guarantee<br />

the sterility of the packs.<br />

Environmental cleaning<br />

Routine cleaning is important to ensure a clean and dust-free clinic<br />

environment. Visible dirt usually contains many microorganisms, and<br />

routine cleaning helps to eliminate such dirt. Administrative and office<br />

areas with no patient contact should be cleaned regularly in the same<br />

way as other offices. Most patient care areas should be cleaned by<br />

wet mopping; dry sweeping is not recommended. Hot water (80°C) is<br />

a useful and effective environmental cleaner. The use of a detergent<br />

solution improves the quality of cleaning.<br />

All horizontal surfaces and all toilet areas should be cleaned daily. The<br />

operating table and instrument trolley should be cleaned with<br />

detergent and water between cases.<br />

Management of spills<br />

Any area that is visibly contaminated with blood or body fluids should<br />

be cleaned immediately with detergent and water. After cleaning,<br />

disinfect the area with 0.5% sodium hypochlorite solution.<br />

Prevention of Infection Chapter 8-13

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