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
Evaluating use of flash sterilization in the OR with regard to postoperative infections
2006
AORN: Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 83
Pages 672-680
Author(s): Leonard, T., Speroni, K.G., Atherton, M., Corriher, J.
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Increased efficiency in evaluating patients with suspected tuberculosis by use of a dedicated airborne infection isolation unit
2006
American Journal Of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 34
Pages 69-72
Author(s): Leonard, M.K., Egan, K.B., Kourbatova, E., White, N., Parrott, P., Del Rio, C., Blumberg, H.M.
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Distribution of multi-resistant Gram-negative versus Gram-positive bacteria in the hospital inanimate environment
2004
Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 56
Pages 191-197
Author(s): Lemmen, S.W., Hafner, H., Zollman, D., Stanzel, S., Lutticken, R.
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A multifaceted approach to changing handwashing behavior
1997
American journal of infection control
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 25
Pages 3-10
Author(s): Larson, E.L., Bryan, J.L., Adler, L.M., Blane, C.
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Assessment of alternative hand hygiene regimens to improve skin health among neonatal intensive care unit nurses
2000
Heart & Lung: The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 29
Pages 136-142
Author(s): Larson, E., Silberger, M., Jakob, K., Whittier, S., Lai, L., Della Latta, P., Saiman, L.
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Evidence-Based Nursing Practice to Prevent Infection in Hospitalized Neutropenic Patients With Cancer
2004
Oncology Nursing Forum
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 31
Pages 717-723
Author(s): Larson, E., Nirenberg, A.
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Effect of an automated sink on handwashing practices and attitudes in high-risk units
1991
Infection control and hospital epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 12
Pages 422-8
Author(s): Larson, E., McGeer, A., Quraishi, Z.A., Krenzischek, D., Parsons, B.J., Holdford, J., Hierholzer, W.J.
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Compliance with handwashing and barrier precautions
1995
Journal of hospital infection
Journal Article
Volume 30 Suppl
Pages 88-106
Author(s): Larson, E., Kretzer, E.K.
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A causal link between handwashing and risk of infection? Examination of the evidence
1988
Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 9
Pages 28-36
Author(s): Larson, E.
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Assessment of materials commonly utilized in health care: Implications for bacterial survival and transmission
2006
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 34
Pages 258-263
Author(s): Lankford, M.G., Collins, S., Youngberg, L., Rooney, D.M., Warren, J.R., Noskin, G.A.
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Demand for isolation beds in a pediatric hospital
1994
American journal of infection control
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 22
Pages 207-11
Author(s): Langley, J.M., Hanakowski, M., Bortolussi, R.
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New Standards for Hospitals Call For Patients to Get Private Rooms
2006
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Newspaper Article
Issue March
Volume Wall Street Journal
Pages 5
Author(s): Landro, L.
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Hand Hygiene Practices in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: A Multimodal Intervention and Impact on Nosocomial Infection
2004
Pediatrics
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 114
Pages e565-e571
Author(s): Lam, B., Lee, J., Lau, Y.L.
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A cluster of invasive aspergillosis in a bone marrow transplant unit related to construction and the utility of air sampling.
2001
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 29
Pages 333-337
Author(s): Lai, K.K.
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Nosocomial transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus via the surfaces of the dental operatory
2006
British Dental Journal
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 201
Pages 297-300
Author(s): Kurita, H., Kurashina, K., Honda, T.
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Ventilation grilles as a potential source of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus causing an outbreak in an orthopaedic ward at a district general hospital
1998
The Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 39
Pages 127-33
Author(s): Kumari, D.N., Haji, T.C., Keer, V., Hawkey, P.M., Duncanson, V., Flower, E.
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How long do nosocomial pathogens persist on inanimate surfaces? A systematic review
2006
Infectious Diseases (British Medical Journal)
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 6
Pages 130
Author(s): Kramer, A., Schwebke, I., Kampf, G.
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Prevention of hospital-associated pneumonia and ventilator-associated pneumonia
2004
Critical Care Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 32
Pages 1396-1405
Author(s): Kollef, M.H.
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Planning and design of a surgical intensive care unit in a new regional hospital
1998
Annals Of The Academy Of Medicine, Singapore
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 27
Pages 448-452
Author(s): Koay, C.K., Fock, K.M.
Added October 2012