Demystifying Infection Prevention Strategy by Disposable Surgical Instruments

Background: Sepsis, a merciless curse and life-threatening silent storm caused by the body's response to an infection, remains a major complication following surgery. A wide range of infectious challenges can induce sepsis including surgical site infection. Moreover, during the surgery of patient suffering from infectious diseases, chances of cross infection are high. It is conceivable that three-dimensional (3D) printing technology has a significant role in limiting the chances of infection via development of advance surgical instrument. Aim: The objective of present study was to develop an effective preventive approach using 3D printing technology against nosocomial infection in a cost-effective manner which can be easily used in rural and urban areas as well. Methodology: Design of advance surgical instruments was created and functional prototype was developed by using PR 700 ABS equivalent material via 3D printing. Result: Six functional advance surgical instruments were developed, tested and feedback was taken from surgeon. These surgical instruments have enhanced functionality, efficiency, safety and cost effectiveness and can facilitate the surgeons in performing the surgeries with more accuracy and efficiency. Conclusion: Thus, the use of 3D printing technology in the development of advance surgical instruments has the potential to cause a paradigm shift in the management of sepsis, shifting away from supportive care and toward proactive and preventive measures to reestablish healthy and safe surgical conditions.