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The surgical and anaesthesiological teams are responsible for the safety of the patient throughout the entire surgical procedure. The anaesthesiologist and anaesthetic nurse, which are part of the operating room staff, should do their best to provide the best possible anaesthesia and intraoperative care. A vital part of the process is epidemiological safety. Causes of potential infections may be linked to: the patient - inadequate preparation (poor dental hygiene, inefficient prevention of surgical site infections), operating theatre and staff, as well as the equipment used intraoperatively. Cross-infections may occur in the operating room. It is worth noticing that both staff and the anaesthetic equipment may be a source of infection. Appropriate hand hygiene and proper use of available devices is vital. This article will try to specify the key points of infection control dedicated to anaesthetic teams and the rules that apply in this area. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]