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Microbial contamination of anesthetic syringes in relation to different handling habits

This single-center study prospectively assessed the microbial contamination of anesthetic syringes handled perioperatively under different conditions. We documented high rates of bacterial contamination, with strong but statistically nonsignificant differences between handling groups. Our results id...

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Main Authors: Heid, Florian (Author) , Bender, Carolin (Author) , Gervais, Hendrik (Author) , Schmeck, Joachim (Author) , Kohnen, Wolfgang (Author) , Noppens, Rüdiger (Author)
Format: Article (Journal) Editorial
Language:English
Published: 2016
In: American journal of infection control
Year: 2015, Volume: 44, Issue: 3, Pages: e15-e17
ISSN:1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.09.029
Online Access:Verlag, Volltext: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2015.09.029
Verlag, Volltext: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196655315010305
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Author Notes:Florian Heid MD, PhD, Carolin Bender MD, Hendrik Gervais MD, PhD,Joachim Schmeck MD, PhD, Wolfgang Kohnen PhD, Rüdiger Noppens MD, PhD
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Summary:This single-center study prospectively assessed the microbial contamination of anesthetic syringes handled perioperatively under different conditions. We documented high rates of bacterial contamination, with strong but statistically nonsignificant differences between handling groups. Our results identify skin contact as the main source of contamination, and thus we emphasize the impact of proper hand hygiene.
Item Description:Available online 7 November 2015
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Physical Description:Online Resource
ISSN:1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2015.09.029

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