Gt1956 wrote:Nuance: I've read many claims that many infections are bacteria that was already present on the patient's body.
Many surgeons have protocols for cleanliness they want you to follow for a few days prior to surgery. One member soaked in a bath with bleach mixed in the water. I don't recall if it was his own idea or if it was recommended by his doctor. Frequently a special soap is suggested to use in the general surgery area for a few days prior to surgery.
Bottom line, there are some strategies that you can do to help your infection risk. It is really to your best interest to ask your surgeon what he recommends.
To the best of my knowledge, the "one touch" surgical procedure has really helped to lower the infection risk.
Finally, I can not vouch for the facts behind this. There was a persistent rumor that the reason a large successful hospital in my area was demolished & rebuilt was that it had some bacterial infestation that they could never eradicate. I would hesitate to believe this but that same organization runs several hospitals that are of the same vintage as the demolished one that are still open.
Thanks for the reply. Is this surgery particularly more infection prone than other surgeries like breast/knee/hip implants or any other surgery in general?