Human papillomavirus (HPV) contamination of gynaecological equipment [PDF]
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2015 The gynaecological environment can become contaminated by human papillomavirus (HPV) from healthcare workers' hands and gloves. This study aimed to assess the presence of HPV on frequently used equipment in gynaecological practice.In this cross-sectional study, 179 samples were taken from fomites (glove box, lamp of a gynaecological chair, gel tubes ...
Gallay, C. +10 more
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Contamination of UK firefighters personal protective equipment and workplaces [PDF]
Scientific Reports, 2023 Firefighters’ personal protective equipment (PPE) is a potential source of chronic exposure to toxic contaminants commonly released from fires. These contaminants have also been found in fire stations.
Taylor A. M. Wolffe +4 more
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Bacterial Contamination of Digital Panoramic Dental X-Ray Equipment
치위생과학회지, 2023 Background: Digital panoramic dental X-ray equipment (PDX) is frequently used by patients and dental workers for diagnosis and examination in dental institutions; however, infection control has not been properly implemented.
Lee-Rang Im, Ji-Hyun Min, Ki-Rim Kim
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Environmental contamination and personal protective equipment contamination with SARS-CoV-2 virus in a real-life clinical setting [PDF]
J Infect Prev, 2021 Avneet Shahi +6 more
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Capabilities of Elimination of Contamination of Sensitive Equipment in the Polish Armed Forces [PDF]
Biuletyn Wojskowej Akademii TechnicznejThe article deals with a topical issue, which is the elimination of contamination of sensitive equipment, and therefore notsusceptible to the process by ‘wet’ methods.
Władysław Harmata, Piotr Wachna
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Assessment of Healthcare Worker Protocol Deviations and Self-Contamination During Personal Protective Equipment Donning and Doffing [PDF]
, 2017 OBJECTIVETo evaluate healthcare worker (HCW) risk of self-contamination when donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE) using fluorescence and MS2 bacteriophage.DESIGNProspective pilot study.SETTINGTertiary-care hospital.PARTICIPANTSA total ...
Jennie H. Kwon +10 more
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Stenotrophomonas maltophilia endophthalmitis caused by surgical equipment contamination: an emerging nosocomial infection. [PDF]
J Ophthalmic Vis Res, 2015 Maria A Williams +5 more
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Contamination during doffing of personal protective equipment by healthcare providers [PDF]
Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine, 2015 Objective In this study, we aimed to describe the processes of both the donning and the doffing of personal protective equipment for Ebola and evaluate contamination during the doffing process. Methods We recruited study participants among physicians and
Seong Mi Lim +3 more
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Microbiological contamination of radiological equipment [PDF]
Acta Radiologica, 2014 Background: Important changes have occurred in radiological departments (RDs) over the past 30 years. The procedures have become more complex and the number of patients has increased. This scenario could have important implications for public health and infection control but, to date, the scientific literature has dealt little with matters relating to ...
GIACOMETTI, MARIKA +6 more
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Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2021 Background and Aims: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has initiated modified protocols for aerosol-generating procedures. A simulation study using dye was conducted to highlight contamination at intubation and extubation and to encourage ...
Leah R George +5 more
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