EDUCATIONAL REVIEW
Infection prevention in pediatric anesthesia practice
Lizabeth D. Martin,
Michael Kallile,
Siri Kanmanthreddy,
Danielle M. Zerr,
Lizabeth D. Martin
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorMichael Kallile
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSiri Kanmanthreddy
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorDanielle M. Zerr
Department of Pediatrics and Seattle Children's Research Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorLizabeth D. Martin,
Michael Kallile,
Siri Kanmanthreddy,
Danielle M. Zerr,
Lizabeth D. Martin
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorMichael Kallile
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSiri Kanmanthreddy
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorDanielle M. Zerr
Department of Pediatrics and Seattle Children's Research Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
Search for more papers by this authorCorrespondence
Lizabeth D. Martin, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, USA.
Email: [email protected]
Summary
Healthcare-associated infections are an important source of morbidity and mortality in pediatric patients. Anesthesiologists have a unique role in infection prevention. Hand hygiene and anesthesia workspace decontamination decrease infection rates in surgical patients. Standard protocols exist for insertion and handling of central lines, arterial lines, and regional procedures, which should be strictly adhered to in order to prevent infectious complications. Temperature control and timely administration of antibiotics contribute to the prevention of surgical site infections. Education, culture shift, staff engagement, and effective change management are necessary for successful implementation of infection prevention strategies.
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