Can Surgery Be Cancelled Due to MRSA? Understanding Pre-Op Delays
After waiting 18 months for a hip replacement, the last thing you expect is a phone call saying your procedure is on hold because of a routine swab….
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How to Reduce the Risk of Surgical Site Infection: A Patient’s Guide
Did you know that according to NHS estimates, approximately one in every 20 patients in the UK develops an infection after surgery? It’s a statistic…
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How to Avoid Hospital-Acquired Infections: A Proactive Patient Guide for 2026
In the 2022/23 reporting year, NHS England documented over 80,500 cases of specific healthcare-associated infections like MRSA and C. difficile. It’s…
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What is Chlorhexidine (CHG) Wash and Why Is It Used?
Preparing for an operation can feel overwhelming. Alongside the natural anxiety about the procedure itself, you are often given a list of complex…
