Efficacy of ethanol against viruses in hand disinfection. [PDF]
J Hosp Infect, 2018 Summary Ethanol is used worldwide in healthcare facilities for hand rubbing. It has been reported to have a stronger and broader virucidal activity compared with propanols.
Kampf G.
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Feasibility of hand disinfection in paediatric advanced life support (PALS): A simulation study [PDF]
Infection Prevention in PracticeSummary: Background: Hand disinfection is often omitted during emergencies because it may delay life-saving treatments. As healthcare-associated infections significantly worsen patient outcomes, the categorical omission of hand disinfection in ...
Michael Bentele +4 more
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International Journal of Biomaterials, 2022 Maxillofacial prostheses are used in rehabilitation of patients with facial defects. Typically, these prostheses are fabricated with medical grade silicone and are tinted corresponding to the patients’ natural skin color. However, exposure to environment
Natdhanai Chotprasert +2 more
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Exploring bacterial growth and recolonization after preoperative hand disinfection and surgery between operating room nurses and non-health care workers: a pilot study. [PDF]
BMC Infect Dis, 2018 BackgroundTo prevent cross infection the surgical team perform preoperative hand disinfection before dressed in surgical gowns and gloves. Preoperative hand disinfection does not make hands sterile and the surgical glove cuff end has been regarded as a ...
Wistrand C +3 more
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Study on hand disinfection in inpatient geriatric care on the superiority of cold plasma aerosol versus alcohol-based disinfection methods in a parallel group design [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe introduction of fundamental hygiene protocols within the healthcare sector during the nineteenth century led to a significant reduction in mortality rates.
Tim Tischendorf +2 more
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Frontiers in Medicine, 2023 Background and aimThere are no investigations on hand hygiene during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), even though these patients are at high risk for healthcare-associated infections.
Stefan Bushuven +11 more
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Cooperative Learning and Hand Disinfection in Nursing Students
Investigación y Educación en Enfermería, 2018 Objective. The study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention based on cooperative learning on the acquisition of knowledge and skills on hand washing.
Teresa Dembilio-Villar +3 more
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Research on Public Hand Disinfection Equipment Based on the Needs of Daily Life Disinfection [PDF]
SHS Web of Conferences, 2022 Since modern times, with the rapid advancement of public health, people all over the world have given disinfection work an increasing amount of attention.
Song Ting, Liang Yong
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Hand hygiene habit and pathogens found in medical students
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana, 2021 The objective was to know the hand hygiene habits of medical students; as well as the bacterial population resident in the palm of the hands. An observational, descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out.
Nicanor Domínguez Navarrete +4 more
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THE IMPACT OF HAND HYGIENE OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS ON THE TRANSMISSION OF ETIOLOGICAL AGENTS OF HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS – HAI [PDF]
Postępy Mikrobiologii, 2021 Prawidłowo przeprowadzona procedura mycia i dezynfekcji rąk, wśród pracowników jednostek medycznych jest jedną z podstawowych zasad zapobiegania zakażeniom związanym z opieka zdrowotną, które znacznie wydłużają hospitalizację, generując większe koszty ...
Klaudia Szarek +2 more
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