Reducing Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) in Nigeria with Recta Scrub UV Technology

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Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) remain a significant challenge in Nigeria’s healthcare system, with an incidence rate as high as 14.5% in some hospitals. Studies show that dirty wounds have an infection rate of 66.67%, and SSIs significantly increase hospital stays by an average of 7.13 days. These infections not only compromise patient safety but also burden medical facilities with higher costs and limited resources.

A major contributor to SSI rates is poor hand hygiene and contamination during surgery, which highlights the urgent need for advanced infection control solutions. The Recta Scrub UV system provides an effective, technology-driven approach to reducing SSIs through enhanced surgical hand antisepsis.

How Recta Scrub UV Helps Reduce SSIs

1. Advanced Hand Hygiene with UV Disinfection: Traditional scrubbing stations rely on soap and water or alcohol-based solutions, which can leave residual microbes behind. The Recta Scrub UV sink integrates Ultraviolet (UV) technology, which eliminates bacteria, viruses, and fungi at a molecular level, providing deeper sterilization than traditional methods.
 
  • UV light destroys 99.9% of pathogens that cause SSIs, including Staphylococcus aureus, MRSA, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Klebsiella.
  • Unlike alcohol-based sanitizers, UV disinfection is non-irritating, making it safer for frequent use by surgeons and healthcare workers.
2. Contactless Operation to Prevent Cross-Contamination: A major risk in hospitals is cross-contamination from high-touch surfaces such as tap handles and soap dispensers. The Recta Scrub UV system is fully touchless, minimizing the risk of bacteria transfer.
  • Motion-sensor activation ensures zero physical contact, reducing pathogen spread.
  • Automated soap and water dispensers further eliminate the risk of contaminated surfaces.
 
3. Hermetic Doors and Controlled Airflow for Sterile Environments: SSIs are also linked to airborne contaminants entering the operating room. Combining Recta Scrub UV sinks with hermetic doors significantly enhances infection control:
  • Hermetic doors create an airtight seal, preventing bacteria and fungal spores from entering the surgical zone.
  • Controlled airflow maintains positive pressure, ensuring that external contaminants do not reach sterile areas.
  • This is particularly important for preventing airborne SSIs such as Aspergillus infections, which thrive in improperly ventilated hospitals.

4. Reducing Antibiotic Resistance by Preventing Infections: With rising concerns about antibiotic-resistant bacteria like MRSA and VRE, hospitals must focus on infection prevention rather than relying solely on treatment. Recta Scrub UV’s sterilization technology minimizes the need for postoperative antibiotic interventions, reducing the risk of drug resistance.

 
5. Faster Surgical Preparation and Increased Efficiency: Traditional surgical scrubbing can be time-consuming and inconsistent. Recta Scrub UV streamlines this process with:
  • Faster disinfection cycles, cutting down pre-surgical preparation time.
  • Standardized hygiene protocols, ensuring all staff meet the same level of sterility before entering the operating room.

The Future of Infection Control in Nigerian Hospitals

By integrating Recta Scrub UV sinks and hermetic doors, Nigerian hospitals can significantly lower SSI rates, reduce patient recovery times, and enhance surgical safety. This combination is cost-effective, reduces the overuse of antibiotics, and improves overall healthcare efficiency.

With SSIs adding up to 7 extra days of hospital stay per patient, investing in UV disinfection and controlled airflow solutions is a necessary step toward a cleaner, safer, and more effective medical environment in Nigeria.

 

 


Contact Information:

Rectavia Ltd
Website: www.rectavialtd.com
Phone: +234 8134752867
Email: info@rectavialtd.com@gmail.com