Introduction: The Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC) defined Surgical Site Infection (SSI) as an infection that happens within a month following surgical intervention and includes three types: superficial incisional SSIs (primary & secondary), deep incisional SSIs (primary & secondary) and organ/space SSIs (Kim et al., 2022). According to the Lancet Infectious Disease, Surgical […]
In the battle against COVID-19, wearing facemasks, particularly 3-ply face masks, emerges as a crucial preventive measure. These masks act as a barrier, significantly reducing the transmission of the virus through respiratory droplets. By covering the nose and mouth, facemasks limit exposure to infectious particles, thereby lowering the risk of infection for both wearers and […]
