Prevention and control of nosocomial infection from the large number of cataract surgery at Lifeline Express

Objective To investigate the prevention measure of infections from the large number of cataract surgery at the Life-line Express. Methods From September to November 2013, a total of 1 069 cases (1 070 eyes) completed cataract surgery in Songyuan City of Jilin Province. A series of peri-operative prevention measures for nosocomial infection were established and implemented according to the characteristics of cataract surgery carried out in Life-line Express and local environment. Results The measures to prevent the nosocomial infection were fulfilled quite well, 1 069 patients had received cataract surgery successfully, no case occurred entophthalmia. Conclusions Effective prevention of the nosocomial infection can be achieved through establishing a sound system and measures, which can ensure the effect of surgery. Key words: Cataract; Cross infection; Life-line express; Prevention measures