Hand washing time should not be shorter than 30 seconds
Spending more time in closed and crowded areas due to the arrival of winter reduces the spread of infectious diseases. it speeds up. Experts state that hand hygiene should be taken into consideration, especially to protect against contagious infections, and recommend washing hands frequently, emphasizing that the washing time should be at least 30 seconds.
Üsküdar University NPİSTANBUL Brain General Surgery Specialist Op. Dr. Şerafettin Özer emphasized the importance of hand hygiene, stating that infectious diseases have become widespread in the winter season we are in.
Expert Op. stated that if adequate hand hygiene is not provided, it invites infections. Dr. Şerafettin Özer said that infections can be prevented to a certain extent by washing hands.
Hands should be washed after hand contact
The expert said that hands should be washed whenever possible to ensure hand hygiene. Kiss. Dr. Şerafettin Özer stated that water and non-antimicrobial solid/liquid soap can be used to clean hands, especially after all routine transactions that require hand contact in social life, such as shopping, using public transportation, giving and receiving money.
The ideal hand. How should washing be done?
Expert Op. states that microorganisms that contaminate the skin during daily activities can be completely removed from the skin by washing hands with soap and water. Dr. Şerafettin Özer said: “Hands must be washed with appropriate soap and the washing time must be at least 30 seconds. Additionally, antimicrobial soap can be used when there is visible contamination on the hands. First, hands should be washed by wetting them with water. 3-5 ml of soap should be put on the hands and rubbed for at least 15 seconds. Make sure that the entire surface of the hands and fingers is covered with soap. Hands are rinsed with water and dried completely.”
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