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Stethoscope disinfection campaign in a Nigerian teaching hospital:results of a before-and-after study

Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2014
Introduction: This study aimed to assess the impact of a stethoscope disinfection sensitization campaign among doctors and nurses in a Nigerian teaching hospital. Methodology: The design was a before-and-after study.
Chigozie Jesse Uneke, Chinwendu Daniel Ndukwe, Kingsley Onuora Nwakpu, Richard C Nnabu, Cletus Duhu Ugwuoru, Nittita Prasopa-Plaizier   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effect of Luobenqing Disinfection Solution on Hand-washing

Huli yanjiu, 2002
In order to chose a short-time, good-efficacy, less side-effect hand washing disinfection solution for surgeons, 75% alcohol, Anerdian, Shubitai, and Luobenqing disinfection solutions were used respectively to wash hands before operation in 1 570 ...
徐晓敏, 陈筱玲
doaj  

Contamination of High-Touch Surfaces in the Ophthalmic Clinical Environment—A Pilot Study

Hygiene
In light of the close contact between patient and clinician during ophthalmic examinations and the multiple opportunities for pathogen transmission, we identified and evaluated potential pathogen transmission routes through high-touch surfaces in an ...
Berdjette Y. Y. Lau, Cassandra X. C. Chan, Xin Le Ng, Dawn K. A. Lim, Blanche X. H. Lim, Chris H. L. Lim   +5 more
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Effectiveness of Nudge Tools to Promote Hand Disinfection among Healthcare Professionals and Visitors in Health Institution: The Slovenian Pilot Study

Hygiene
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are considered to be one of the biggest health problems as they continue to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Neža Podvratnik, Andrej Ovca, Mojca Jevšnik   +2 more
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The Disinfection of the Hands by Acetone Alcohol [PDF]

The American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 1912
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openaire   +1 more source

Alcohol in gel is as effective as chlorhexidine in the reduction of microbiota on hands in hospital nurses [PDF]

Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmacognosy Research
Context: Alcohol gel (70% ethanol, AG) and 2% chlorhexidine foam (CF) are hand antiseptics recommended by the World Health Organization. Although both are effective, it is unclear if one is superior to the other in a hospital setting.
Diana R. Gil-Peña, María S. Ayala-Ravelo, Jorge E. Neciosup-Obando, Julio V. Campos-Florián, Juan J. Huamán-Saavedra   +4 more
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Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections: Hand Disinfection Monitoring Using an Automated System in an Italian Neurological Hospital. [PDF]

Healthcare (Basel), 2023
Bolcato V, Robustelli Della Cuna FS, Fassina G, Odone A, Gervasio L, Bosone D, Blandi L.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Effects of Chemical and Herbal Disinfection Methods on the Color Stability of Maxillofacial Silicone: An In Vitro Study

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Introduction: Maxillofacial prostheses used in rehabilitation of patients are fabricated with medical grade silicone and are tinted corresponding to the patients natural skin color.
Himanshu Srivastava, Hari K. Mempally, Sameera Qureshi, Rumiya Aysha, Fatima L. Pathan, Apeksha B. Mahajan   +5 more
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Compliance with hand disinfection in the surgical area of an orthopedic university clinic: results of an observational study. [PDF]

Antimicrob Resist Infect Control, 2022
Baier C, Tinne M, von Lengerke T, Gossé F, Ebadi E.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Identification, resistance, and susceptibility of microorganisms on healthcare workers' hands: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Revista de Epidemiologia e Controle de Infecção
Background and Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze, through a systematic review and meta-analysis, the identification, resistance and susceptibility of microorganisms present in healthcare workers’ hands, identifying the most relevant ...
Juan Jairo Vaca González, Nolbedir Saza Ramírez, Fernando Rojas Páez, Julieth Yadira Serrano Riaño   +3 more
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