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Did you know that an estimated 60% of surgical site infections are entirely preventable through evidence-based strategies implemented before you even…
Tag Archives: surgery preparation
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Did you know that the proportion of surgical site infections caused by MRSA rose to 3.3% in the 2024/2025 financial year? This increase explains why…
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Did you know that nearly 40% of last-minute surgery cancellations in the UK are considered potentially avoidable? With over 6 million patients…
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Imagine receiving a phone call just days before your scheduled operation, informing you that your procedure is postponed because your screening…
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Imagine preparing for a major operation only to have it postponed at the last minute because of a delayed test result. With MRSA bacteraemia rates in…
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What if the most vital step in your surgical journey happens days before you even enter the operating theatre? It is natural to feel anxious about…
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Imagine receiving a phone call just forty-eight hours before your scheduled surgery, only to hear that your procedure is being postponed because your…
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Imagine preparing for a long-awaited operation only to have it cancelled at the hospital doors because of a routine swab result. With…
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What if the success of your upcoming surgery depends less on the surgeon’s skill and more on the hygiene steps you take at home seven days before the…
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Did you know that MRSA rates in England saw a 29.5% increase during the 2024 to 2025 financial year? This significant surge means hospitals are now…