In a surgical post-op Ward , a patient developed a wound infection . Subsequently 3 other patients developed similar infections in the ward. What is the most effective way to limit the spread of infection
Fumigation of the ward
Give antibiotics to all the other patients in ward
Proper handwashing of all ward personnel's
Wash ot instruments with 1% perchlorate
Given the prominence of cross infection , hand washing is the single most impoant preventive measure in the hospital . Use of alcohol hand rubs between patient contacts is now recommended for all health Care workers except when the hands are visibly soiled , in which case washing with the soap and water is required - Harrison 15/e
General anatomy