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VANCOUVER - Cambie Surgery Centre, one of Canada’s leading private surgical facilities, has implemented Steriwave nasal photodisinfection as the standard of care for orthopedic and plastic surgeries, according to a press release statement from Ondine Biomedical Inc. (AIM:OBI).
The Vancouver-based facility becomes the third private clinic in Canada to routinely use the nasal photodisinfection technology before surgical procedures.
Established in 1996 as Canada’s first free-standing private hospital, Cambie Surgery Centre is accredited with Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada.
"At Cambie Surgery Centre, our mission is to provide the highest standard of care for our patients. Adopting nasal photodisinfection aligns perfectly with our commitment to best practices and patient safety," said Kirsty Carpenter, Executive Director of Cambie Surgery Centre.
Steriwave is a five-minute, light-activated antimicrobial therapy that targets pathogens in the nasal cavity. The treatment involves applying a photosensitive agent to each nostril followed by illumination with a specific wavelength of red light.
According to the press release, approximately 69% of surgical site infections are caused by pathogens that colonize the nasal passages. Health authorities including the CDC, WHO, and SHEA recommend nasal decolonization prior to major surgeries to reduce infection risk.
Unlike topical antibiotics such as mupirocin, Steriwave claims to eradicate a broader range of nasal pathogens, including drug-resistant strains, without fostering antimicrobial resistance.
Surgical site infections following major surgeries can extend hospital stays by nearly 10 days and carry approximately 3% excess mortality, based on information provided in the company statement.
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