Dr. S Sasikumar [S06666] – ERNAKULAM
Infections are unwelcome in any healthcare set up more so in Ophthalmology where the target tissues are inaccessible to conventional routes of antibiotic administration. Hence prevention of infection by aseptic practices is the best option. Video demonstration of disinfection and sterilisation practices in the OP and OT are covered in this IC with ample time for interaction with the experts. Many of the routine practices like surface disinfection, surgical hand wash, gloving, draping, safe injection practices and validation of sterilisation are logically demonstrated.
| 1 | OP disinfection procedures (10 mins) | Dr. Rajiv Sukumaran |
| 2 | Hand hygiene (10 mins) | Dr. Gopal S Pillai |
| 3 | Surface disinfection (10 mins) | Dr. Chandrasekhar D |
| 4 | Cleaning & Packing of Instruments and Linen (10 mins) | Dr. S Sasikumar |
| 5 | Sterilising techniques & Validation (10 mins) | Dr. Nirmal Fredrick T |
| Panel Discussion : (25 mins.) |