Ultraviolet lighting during orthopaedic surgery and the rate of infection
2007
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 89
Pages 1935-1940
Author(s): Ritter, M. A., Olberding, E. M., Malinzak, R. A.
Added September 2014
Hospital-Acquired Legionnaires Disease in a University Hospital: Impact of the Copper-Silver Ionization System
2007
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 44
Pages 263
Author(s): Mòdol, J., Sabrià, M., Reynaga, E., Pedro-Botet, M. L.
We evaluated the impact of the copper-silver ionization system in a hospital where hyperendemic nosocomial legionellosis and was present and all previous disinfection measures had failed. After implementation of the copper-silver ionization system, environmental colonization with Legionella species decreased significantly, and the incidence of nosocomial legionellosis decreased dramatically, from...
Added September 2014
Antimicrobial drug use and infection control practices associated with the prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in European hospitals
2007
Clinical Microbiology and Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 13
Pages 269-276
Author(s): MacKenzie, F. M., Bruce, J., Struelens, M. J., Goossens, H., Mollison, J., Gould, I. M.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics such as methicillin and cephalosporins. MRSA may cause serious infections to patients with open wounds, invasive devices, and weakened immune systems, which are in some cases extremely difficult to treat. In recent years, the rate of MRSA infections has been increasing globally and causing high morbidity, mortality, and healthcare cost.
Added October 2012
Natural Ventilation for the Prevention of Airborne Contagion
2007
PlOS Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages e68
Author(s): Escombe, R.R., Oeser, C.I., Gilman, R.H., Navincopa, M., Martinez, C., Chacaltana, J., Rodriguez, R., Moore, D.J., Friedland, J.S., Evans, C.A.
Controlling the break of nosocomial infections is arguably the highest priority in hospitals. Institutional transmission of airborne infections, such as Tubercolosis (TB) are, additionally, a public health concern. This is particularly true for developing countries, or other resource-limited settings where protective measures such as negative-pressure isolation rooms, which have become the norm in more modern settings, are difficult to implement. The global statistics on TB are staggering at 1.8 million dealths a year.
Added October 2012
Decreasing Airborne Contamination Levels in High-Risk Hospital Areas Using a Novel Mobile Air-Treatment Unit
2007
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Volume 28
Pages 1181-1186
Author(s): Bergeron, V., Reboux, G., Poirot, J.L., Laudinet, B.S.
To evaluate the performance of a new mobile air-treatment unit that uses nonthermal-plasma reactors for lowering the airborne bioburden in critical hospital environments and reducing the risk of nosocomial infection due to opportunistic airborne pathogens, such as Aspergillus fumigatus. Tests were conducted in 2 different high-risk hospital areas: an operating room under simulated conditions and...
Added October 2012
Is Natural Ventilation a Useful Tool to Prevent the Airborne Spread of TB?
2007
PloS Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 4
Pages e77-e77
Author(s): Wilson, P.
Added October 2012
Hospital and community acquired infection and the built environment - design and testing of infection control rooms
2007
Journal of Hospital Infection [J. Hosp. Infect.].
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 65
Pages 43-49
Author(s): Walker, J.T., Hoffman, P., Bennett, A.M., Vos, M.C., Thomas, M., Tomlinson, N.
Added October 2012
Reduction in surgical suite infections in neursosurgical patients associated with a bedside hand hygene program in Vietnam
2007
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Author(s): Thu, L.T.A., Dibley, M., Nho, V.V., Archiblad, L., Jarvis, W., Sohn, A.
Added October 2012
Reduced fungal contamination of the indoor environment with the Plasmair (TM) system (Airinspace)
2007
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 65
Pages 156-162
Author(s): Sixt, N., Dalle, F., Lafon, I., Aho, S., Couillault, G., Valot, S., Calinon, C., Danaire, V., Vagner, O., Cuisenier, B., Sautour, M., Besancenot, J.P., L'Ollivier, C., Caillot, D., Bonnin, A.
Added October 2012
epic2: National Evidence-Based Guidelines for Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections in NHS Hospitals in England
2007
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Author(s): Pratt, R.J., Petlowe, C.M., Wilson, J.A., Loveday, H.P., Harper, P.J., Jones, S., McDougall, C., Wilcox, M.H.
Added October 2012
Impact of Copper and Silver Ionization on Fungal Colonization of the Water Supply in Health Care Centers: Implications for Immunocompromised Patients
2007
Clinical Infectious Diseases
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 45
Pages 84
Author(s): Pedro-Botet, M.L., Sanchez, I., Sabria, M., Sopena, N.
Added October 2012
An evaluation of different methods for the recovery of meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus from environmental surfaces
2007
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 65
Pages 35-41
Author(s): Obee, P., Griffith, C.J., Cooper, R.A., Bennion, N.E.
Added October 2012
Patient isolation measures for infants with candida colonization or infection for preventing or reducing transmission of candida in neonatal units
2007
The Cochrane Library
Journal Article
Author(s): Mohan, P., Eddama, O., Weisman, L.E.
Added October 2012
Laboratory instrument contamination with dermatophytes - a risk for dermatophytosis
2007
Letters in Applied Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 44
Pages 112-113
Author(s): Mahmoudabadi, A.Z.
Added October 2012
Role of ventilation in airborne transmission of infectious agents in the built environment - a multidisciplinary systematic review
2007
Indoor Air
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 17
Pages 2-18
Author(s): Li, Y., Leung, G.M., Tang, J.W., Yang, X., Chao, C.Y., Lin, J.Z., Lu, J.W., Nielsen, P.V., Niu, J., Qian, H., Sleigh, A.C., Su, H.J., Sundell, J., Wong, T.W., Yuen, P.L.
The early 2000s saw the surfacing of severe acute respiratory syndrome or SARS, the large-scale return of tuberculosis or TB, an influenza pandemic, and the intentional dispersion of diseases like anthrax – all of which are highly infectious airborne diseases. Authors noted that densely populated urban areas and offices, schools, other buildings, aircraft, and other mass transport vehicles (where people spent most of their time) were ideal for the transmission of SARS.
Added October 2012
The effect of workload on infection risk in critically ill patients
2007
Critical Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 35
Pages 76-81
Author(s): Hugonnet, S., Chevrolet, J.C., Pittet, D.
Added October 2012
Quality of hand hygene in a pediatric hospital in Rio de Janerio, Brazil
2007
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 28
Pages 622-624
Author(s): Hofer, C., Abreu, T., Silva, E., Sepulveda, C., Gibara, F., Lopes, N., Mota, A., Barreiro, S., Santos, L., Souza, E., Frota, A.
Added October 2012
Development of an empirical model to aid in designing airborne infection isolation rooms
2007
Journal Of Occupational And Environmental Hygiene
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 4
Pages 198-207
Author(s): Hayden, C.S., 2nd, Earnest, G.S., Jensen, P.A.
Added October 2012
Experiences and Implications of Social Workers Practicing in a Pediatric Hospital Environment Affected by SARS
2007
Health & Social Work
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 32
Pages 17
Author(s): Gearing, Saini, McNeill
Added October 2012
Much greater use of high-efficiency particulate air filters in hospitals needed
2007
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 35
Pages 138-138
Author(s): Curtis, L.
Added October 2012