Hello, As far as infection control is concerned, is it safe to have implants removed in an office setting vs a room designed for surgeries? I am considering having my implants removed In office under local anesthesia. My only concern is infection in a office setting versus in a sterile setting.
Answer: Surgery I have an operating room in my office and remove implants under local anesthesia with no infections. The risks increase when you are in an area that treats infected wounds or when the procedure is not done with best surgical techniques and equipment.
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Answer: Surgery I have an operating room in my office and remove implants under local anesthesia with no infections. The risks increase when you are in an area that treats infected wounds or when the procedure is not done with best surgical techniques and equipment.
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September 20, 2024
Answer: Implant Removal Under Local Should Not Be Done Hello, please see the attached video that answers your question specifically in detail. It's great that you are considering all aspects of your surgery. Infection control is a valid concern. Generally, surgeries like implant removal are performed in a sterile environment, such as an operating room, to minimize the risk of infection. Make sure the facility is accredited and the provider has a strong track record of safety.
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September 20, 2024
Answer: Implant Removal Under Local Should Not Be Done Hello, please see the attached video that answers your question specifically in detail. It's great that you are considering all aspects of your surgery. Infection control is a valid concern. Generally, surgeries like implant removal are performed in a sterile environment, such as an operating room, to minimize the risk of infection. Make sure the facility is accredited and the provider has a strong track record of safety.
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September 18, 2024
Answer: Infection risk should be very low and comparable in either location. In either an office setting or an operating room, an excellent preparation of your skin and sterile draping around the incision sites should easily be able to be accomplished. Usually, implant removal is very simple and quick, and therefore with you taking a dose of antibiotics before the surgery, an excellent surgical prep of your skin with a wide sterile draping, the risk of infection should be very low and comparable in either setting. Best wishes.
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September 18, 2024
Answer: Infection risk should be very low and comparable in either location. In either an office setting or an operating room, an excellent preparation of your skin and sterile draping around the incision sites should easily be able to be accomplished. Usually, implant removal is very simple and quick, and therefore with you taking a dose of antibiotics before the surgery, an excellent surgical prep of your skin with a wide sterile draping, the risk of infection should be very low and comparable in either setting. Best wishes.
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September 16, 2024
Answer: Infection risk Safety is the number one goal in surgery. If your surgeon has an office surgical suite it is safe to perform minor surgeries that carry low risk under local anesthesia. Your surgeon should still employ meticulous sterile technique when performing your procedure. I encourage you to speak to your surgeon about your concerns. It is important that you are comfortable and confident as you prepare for surgery.
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September 16, 2024
Answer: Infection risk Safety is the number one goal in surgery. If your surgeon has an office surgical suite it is safe to perform minor surgeries that carry low risk under local anesthesia. Your surgeon should still employ meticulous sterile technique when performing your procedure. I encourage you to speak to your surgeon about your concerns. It is important that you are comfortable and confident as you prepare for surgery.
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Answer: No difference if proper precautions and sterile technique is used Office setting versus OR should not matter as long as there is a dedicated procedure room in the office. I remove implants in our in office procedure room under local anesthesia under the same sterile conditions as in the operating room. The same sterilized tools and precautions are taken to ensure nothing is contaminated. I would not, however, place implants under only local anesthetic due to the risks of patients moving or contaminating the sterile field, and the inability to provide full pain relief, especially if the implants were placed under the muscle and required a bit of dissection.Infections can happen in any location with even the best sterile technique, however you want to make sure your surgeon is using all available resources at any location to reduce infection rates.
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Answer: No difference if proper precautions and sterile technique is used Office setting versus OR should not matter as long as there is a dedicated procedure room in the office. I remove implants in our in office procedure room under local anesthesia under the same sterile conditions as in the operating room. The same sterilized tools and precautions are taken to ensure nothing is contaminated. I would not, however, place implants under only local anesthetic due to the risks of patients moving or contaminating the sterile field, and the inability to provide full pain relief, especially if the implants were placed under the muscle and required a bit of dissection.Infections can happen in any location with even the best sterile technique, however you want to make sure your surgeon is using all available resources at any location to reduce infection rates.
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