Nosocomial acquisition of microorganisms resistant to multiple antibiotics represents a
threat to patient safety. Here we review the mechanisms that have allowed highly resistant …

System change must be addressed in most hospitals where alcohol-based handrubbing has
not become a standard of care. Strategies to improve hand hygiene compliance must be …

The epicentre of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak in North America
was Toronto in Canada. The outbreak brought the healthcare system of the city to a standstill …

Background In February 2002, clinicians at the Dartmouth College Health Service
recognized an outbreak of conjunctivitis; cultures of conjunctival swabs implicated …

Surgical hand disinfection (with an alcohol-based hand rub) and surgical handwash (with an
antiseptic-based liquid soap) are accepted measures to reduce the risk for surgical site …

Alcohol-based hand rubs have been used for hygienic hand disinfection in hospitals for
decades. In order to achieve good compliance with hand hygiene practices in the healthcare …

Zusammenfassung Die Haut stellt eine Barriere dar, die uns vor schädlichen äußeren
Einflüssen schützt und einen Flüssigkeitsverlust des Körpers verhindert. Sie besteht aus …

The purpose of this study was to determine whether the practice of surgical hand scrubbing
among orthopaedic surgeons, faculty, residents, and nurses met the institution's …

The purpose of this review is to cover the literature on the prevention of postsurgical
infections in the period January 2002 to May 2003. Only articles that address novel insights …

This study determined the effects of glove stress, type of material, and manufacturer on the
barrier effectiveness of medical examination gloves.(1) Eleven brands, four materials (ie …