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Hand antisepsis without decreasing efficacy by shortening the rub-in time of alcohol-based handrubs to 15 seconds [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
BackgroundA previous study among neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses showed that the antibacterial efficacy of alcohol-based handrubs (ABHR) can be achieved in 15 s instead of 30 s with a significant increase in the frequency of hand antisepsis ...
Zygmunt, M.   +21 more
core   +1 more source

Surgical field antisepsis: a comparative study in feline surgery [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
Orientação: João MartinsRigorous technique of antisepsis in the surgical field is of great importance for surgical site infections (SSIs) prevention and should be based on the application of efficacious antiseptic solutions and antisepsis scrubbing ...
Duque, Francisca Maria Vasques da Silva Vieira
core   +1 more source

Prospective evaluation of 2% (w/v) alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate as an antiseptic agent for blood donor arm preparation

open access: yesAsian Journal of Transfusion Science, 2014
Aim: A prospective study was undertaken to evaluate the use of 2% (w/v) alcoholic chlorhexidine gluconate (2% AlcCHG) in donor arm preparation, to monitor the contamination rate of blood products after the collection and to find incidence of transfusion ...
Sweta Shah   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cerrahi Alan Enfeksiyonlarını Önlemede El Yıkama Tekniklerinin Yeri ve Önemi

open access: yesSakarya Tıp Dergisi, 2020
Günümüzde sağlık bakım hizmeti ile ilişkili enfeksiyonların görülme oranı önemli ölçüde azalmış olsa da hala morbidite ve mortaliteyi arttıran önemli sağlık sorunlarından biridir.
Dilek Aygin, Özge Yaman
doaj   +1 more source

Dynamic Modulation of SO2 Atmosphere for Enhanced Fresh-Keeping of Grapes Using a Novel Starch-Based Biodegradable Foam Packaging

open access: yesFoods, 2023
To improve the fresh-keeping of highly perishable fruits with high commercial value, a novel starch-based foam packaging material was developed in this study.
Shihua Mai   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Compliance with central venous catheter infection prevention practices after intervention with simulation [PDF]

open access: yesRevista Brasileira de Enfermagem, 2023
Objectives: to assess the effect of an educational intervention based on clinical simulation on nursing professionals’ compliance with practices to prevent peripherally inserted central venous catheter-associated primary bloodstream infections in a ...
Thayane Gusmão Pires de Oliveira   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pharyngeal Antisepsis to Reduce COVID-19 Pneumonia

open access: yes, 2021
Antiseptic mouthwash use to control coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been proposed, disputed, and dismissed without understanding the proposal and without serious consideration of merits and counterarguments.
French, Cynthia L.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Cutibacterium avidum resists surgical skin antisepsis in the groin—a potential risk factor for periprosthetic joint infection: a quality control study

open access: yesAntimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2021
Background The skin commensal Cutibacterium avidum has been recognized as an emerging pathogen for periprosthetic joint infections (PJI). One currently assumes that the early occurring PJIs are a consequence of skin commensals contaminating the peri ...
Steven M. Maurer   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Maggots as potential vector for pathogen transmission and consequences for infection control in waste management

open access: yesGMS Hygiene and Infection Control, 2015
Background and aims: Debridement therapy with sterile bred larvae in non-healing wounds is a widely accepted safe and efficient treatment modality. However, during application in the contaminated wound bed microbial contamination with potential microbial
Daeschlein, Georg   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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