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Review
. 2021 Aug;19(8):1165-1168.
doi: 10.1111/ddg.14499. Epub 2021 May 20.

Hygiene recommendations for outpatient dermatosurgery

Christoph R Löser  1 , Thomas Dirschka  2 , Moritz Felcht  3 , Edgar Dippel  1 , Sebastian Kevekordes  4
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Review

Hygiene recommendations for outpatient dermatosurgery

Christoph R Löser et al. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

The German Infection Protection Act and country-specific laws demand appropriate measures to prevent nosocomial infections and propagation of pathogens, especially those with resistances. This also concerns outpatient surgery of the skin. Special focus is placed on hand hygiene, antiseptics, hygienic modes of operation and professional instrument reprocessing. Every dermatological institution that operates on an outpatient basis is obliged to organize and be responsible for its hygiene. The legal framework is regulated by various laws and regulations and must be observed.

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