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Effects of two methods of Surgical Scrubbingwith Povidone iodine and Chlorhexidine on the rate of bacterial counts of hand surgery site [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Background and aims: One of the most important health procedures to control nosocomial infections is skin disinfection. This action is absolutely necessary to disinfect the skin before surgery. This action reduces the nosocomial infections significantly.
Aghakarimi, Mahtab.   +3 more
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S2k guideline occupational skin products: skin protection creams, skin cleansing and skin care products

open access: yesJDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary The AWMF S1 guideline 013/056 “Occupational Skin Products: Protective Creams, Skin Cleansers and Skin Care Products” from 2014 has been revised and upgraded to S2K level. The aim was to develop a decision aid for the optimal use of occupational skin products for the prevention of hand eczema in the workplace.
Michal Gina   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Erosive pustular dermatosis of the lower legs (EPDL): A rarely diagnosed neutrophilic dermatosis of the elderly

open access: yesJDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, EarlyView.
Summary Erosive pustular dermatosis of the lower legs (EPDL) is a rarely diagnosed, chronic inflammatory skin disease that occurs predominantly in elderly people. Predisposing factors include skin atrophy, chronic venous insufficiency, and trauma. Although the pathogenesis of EPDL has not yet been conclusively clarified, there are ongoing discussions ...
Joachim Dissemond   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outbreak of Enterobacter cloacae Related to Understaffing, Overcrowding, and Poor Hygiene Practices [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Objective: To determine the cause and mode of transmission of a cluster of infections due to Enterobacter cloacae. Design and Setting: Retrospective cohort study in a neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) from December 1996 to January 1997; environmental ...
Cadenas, Mercedes   +4 more
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Safer Access With Fewer Transfusions: Revisiting Platelet Thresholds in Pediatric Central Venous Catheterization

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) are essential in pediatric hematology‐oncology, for the administration of chemotherapy and supportive therapy. Thrombocytopenia increases the risk of bleeding and current guidelines recommend prophylactic platelet transfusions below 40–50 × 109/L, though evidence is limited and transfusions entail ...
Alessandro Raffaele   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Postoperative Care and Management in Pediatric Hematology‐Oncology Patients

open access: yesEuropean Journal of Haematology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Pediatric patients with hematologic and oncologic diseases often undergo surgical procedures as part of diagnosis and therapy. These include central venous catheter placements, tumor resections, lymph node and bone marrow biopsies, among others.
Shachi Srivatsa, Sara A. Mansfield
wiley   +1 more source

Antibiotic use in equine dentistry: What is the evidence?

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Education, EarlyView.
Summary Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major threat to human and veterinary health. In equine dentistry, antibiotics are commonly used despite limited evidence supporting their efficacy. While antimicrobials include antifungals, antivirals, parasiticides and antiseptics, this review focuses specifically on antibiotics, aiming to inform ...
A. Sidwell, S. L. Hole, R. Pereira
wiley   +1 more source

Antisepsis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
A. M. Gressner, O. A. Gressner
openaire   +2 more sources

Maternity waiting homes in Southern Lao PDR : the unique \u27silk home\u27

open access: yes, 2008
The concept of maternity waiting homes (MWH) has a long history spanning over 100 years. The research reported here was conducted in the Thateng District of Sekong Province in southern Lao People’s Democratic Republic (PDR) to establish whether the
AbouZahr   +12 more
core   +1 more source

The Complex World of Toothpaste Diversity, Meeting Patient Clinical Needs. An Umbrella Review

open access: yesInternational Journal of Dental Hygiene, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Amidst numerous recent advancements in toothpaste formulations and active ingredients, some clinicians may believe all toothpastes are similar despite differences in their active ingredients and corresponding clinical application.
Jeanie Suvan, Crystal Marruganti
wiley   +1 more source

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