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Coming clean on hand hygiene [PDF]

, 2007
Introduction: Hand hygiene is universally recognized as one of the most effective ways to reduce the cross-transmission of hospital acquired infections. Successful strategies to improve hand hygiene compliance require a baseline knowledge of hand hygiene
Scicluna, Elizabeth, Borg, Michael Angelo, Montefort, Maxine, Chetcuti, Sarah   +3 more
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Electrolyzed saline as an alternative to chlorhexidine: Antimicrobial and biofilm volume outcomes in a 4‐day non‐brushing randomized controlled clinical trial

Journal of Periodontology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background The biofilm‐inhibitory effects of electrolyzed saline (EOS) vary widely due to differences in formulations and treatment methods. This study analyzed the impact of EOS on key oral microbial species and used serial 3D‐intraoral scans to evaluate its effects on de novo biofilm formation.
Katja Povšič, Haris Munjaković, Naiera Zayed, Wim Teughels, Katja Seme, Aleš Fidler, Rok Gašperšič   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dermatologic Best Practices for Manicures and Nail Care: A Systematic Review

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Manicure and pedicure procedures are widely viewed as benign cosmetic practices, yet emerging evidence links them to various dermatologic complications, including dermatitis, infection, photodamage and, in rare cases, cutaneous malignancy.
Nivetha Aravind, Olivia Burke, Brian W. Morrison   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transmission of helminth eggs through hands in a high-risk community.

, 2014
BACKGROUND: The role that hands play in the transmission of Ascaris is not well understood. METHODS: A newly developed method to quantify the presence helminth eggs on hands was tested among a group of farmers in Vietnam.
Do, Hong Anh, Ensink, Jeroen HJ, Jeandron, Aurelie, Nguyen, Viet Anh, Gulliver, Francesca   +4 more
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Nail Toxicities Associated With Anticancer Therapies in Children

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Nail toxicities are a frequent yet often underrecognized component of dermatologic adverse events in children receiving anticancer therapies. Both conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy and newer targeted agents can affect the nail matrix, nail bed and periungual tissues, producing a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations that range from ...
Luca Rapparini, Michela Starace
wiley   +1 more source

Use of sterile gowns for single‐shot spinal anaesthesia: consensus guidelines from the Association of Anaesthetists, Royal College of Anaesthetists, Obstetric Anaesthetists' Association, Regional Anaesthesia UK, College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland and Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists

Anaesthesia, EarlyView.
Summary Introduction International guideline recommendations vary on the use of sterile gowns during spinal anaesthesia. There is limited evidence of benefit for their routine use and debate about environmental, financial and clinical costs and benefits.
Caroline Phillips, Manpreet Bahra, Yavor Metodiev, James H. Bamber, Dónall Ó Cróinín, Li Fang, Lucy Brooks, Helgi Jóhannsson, Nat Haslam, Archana Shrivathsa, Paul Southall, Cliff Shelton, Delphi collaborators, Alan J. R. Macfarlane, Archana Shrivathsa, Athmaja Thottungal, Caroline Phillips, Charlotte Oliver, Claire Abeysekera, Cliff Shelton, David Hewson, Dominique Nuala Lucas, Dónall Ó Cróinín, Emma Wain, Felicity Plaat, Gretel Davidson, Helgi Jóhannsson, Ian Blenkharn, Jaime Greenwood, James H. Bamber, Jane Pilsbury, Jenny Ferry, Joanna Marriott, Li Fang, Lloyd Turbitt, Lucy Brooks, Manpreet Bahra, Nat Haslam, Owen O'Sullivan, Philip Barclay, Rachel Mathers, Rebecca Knagg, Rosemary M. G. Hogg, Stephen Smith, Yavor Metodiev, Yasmin Poonawala   +45 more
wiley   +1 more source

Surgical hand preparation: state-of-the-art

, 2010
Surgical hand preparation has been recommended since the nineteenth century as a measure to reduce infection resulting from surgery. We review the evidence and major objectives of surgical hand preparation, as well as the criteria for the choice of ...
Allegranzi, Benedetta, Widmer, A.F., Widmer, A. F., Voss, A., B. Allegranzi, Boyce, J., A.F. Widmer, Pittet, Didier, Nthumba, P., D. Pittet, A. Voss, J. Boyce, Pittet, D., P. Nthumba, M. Rotter, Rotter, M., Allegranzi, B.   +16 more
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European Society of Contact Dermatitis Guideline for Diagnostic Patch Testing—Recommendations on Best Practice (Update 2026)

Contact Dermatitis, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The present guideline updates the initial ESCD patch testing guideline, summarizing all aspects of patch testing for the diagnosis of contact allergy in patients suspected of suffering, or having been suffering, from allergic contact dermatitis or other delayed‐type hypersensitivity skin and mucosal conditions. Sections with brief descriptions
Wolfgang Uter, Olivier Aerts, Tove Agner, Richard Brans, Magnus Bruze, Alicia Cannavó, Marie‐Noёlle Crépy, Ana M. Giménez‐Arnau, Margarida Gonçalo, An Goossens, Swen M. John, Carola Lidén, Suzana Ljubojević Hadžavdić, Vera Mahler, Mihaly Matura, Esen Özkaya, Maria Pesonen, Nadia Raison‐Peyron, Thomas Rustemeyer, Radoslaw Spiewak, Luca Stingeni, Ian R. White, S. Mark Wilkinson, Jeanne Duus Johansen   +23 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study in vitro and in vivo on the synergy between iodophor-impregnated incision drapes and antisepsis with 2% chlorhexidine-70% isopropanol or 10% iodine povidone

, 2021
Background: If the previous antisepsis is done with povidone iodine (PVP-I), iodophore-impregnated incision drapes (Ioban2) will not diminish surgical site infection (SSI). Could they do so if antisepsis were done with chlorhexidine 2% in isopropanol 70%
Rafael Herruzo, Irene Herruzo
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Associations Between Multimorbidity, Polypharmacy and Oral Conditions in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Gerodontology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective This systematic review and meta‐analysis evaluated the relationship between multimorbidity and polypharmacy on the oral health in older adults (aged 75 years or older). The PECO focus question set for this study was, ‘What is the occurrence, association and impact of multimorbidity and polypharmacy on the oral conditions and its ...
Kittipit Srisanoi, Sabrina Maniewicz, Claudio Rodrigues Leles, Gerry McKenna, Frauke Müller, Murali Srinivasan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source