INFECTION CONTROL ON EQUIPMENTS AND INSTRUMENTS IN OPERATION THEATER

Infection control on instruments and equipment in the Operation Theatre (OT) is an important part of patient safety and prevention of hospital-acquired infections. Surgical instruments and medical equipment can carry harmful microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi if they are not properly cleaned, disinfected and sterilized. The main aim of infection control is to prevent the spread of infection from one patient to another and to maintain a safe and sterile surgical environment. Different methods are used for infection control, including proper cleaning, disinfection, sterilization, autoclaving and the use of chemical disinfectants. Surgical instruments are cleaned immediately after use to remove blood, tissue and other organic materials before sterilization. Operation Theatre equipment such as cleaned