Infection and sepsis after operations for total hip or knee-joint replacement: influence of ultraclean air, prophylactic antibiotics and other factors
1984
Journal of Hygiene (Lond)
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 93
Pages 505-29
Author(s): Lidwell, O.M., Lowbury, E.J., Whyte, W., Blowers, R., Stanley, S.J., Lowe, D.
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Clean air, less infection
1976
Hospital engineering
Journal Article
Author(s): Lidwell, O.M.
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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.
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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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Are Those Room Finishes and Cleaners Safe?
2007
Pebble Project-Published Articles
Journal Article
Issue March 2007
Volume Healthcare Design
Pages 5
Author(s): LEIB, R.A., ACHA, ROHDE, J.A., ACHA, FIIDA, AAHID
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Density and Molecular Epidemiology of Aspergillus in Air and Relationship to Outbreaks of Aspergillus Infection
1999
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 37
Pages 1752-1757
Author(s): Leenders, Belkum, v., Behrendt, Luigendijk, Verbrugh
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Prevention of Nosocomial Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections through Compliance with Glove and Gown Isolation Precautions
1987
New England Journal of Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 6
Volume 317
Pages 329-34
Author(s): Leclair, J.M., Freeman, J., Sullivan, B.F., Crowley, C.M., Goldmann, D.A.
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An outbreak of mupirocin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus on a dermatology ward associated with an environmental reservoir
1993
Infection control and hospital epidemiology
Journal Article
Issue 7
Volume 14
Pages 369-75
Author(s): Layton, M.C., Perez, M., Heald, P., Patterson, J.E.
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Pseudoepidemic of Aspergillus Niger Infections Traced to Specimen Contamination in the Microbiology Laboratory.
1999
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 5
Volume 37
Pages 1612-1616
Author(s): Laurel, V.L., Meier, P.A., Astorga, A., Dolan, D., Brockett, R., Rinaldi, M.G.
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Handwashing practices and resistance and density of bacterial hand flora on two pediatric units in Lima, Peru
1992
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 2
Volume 20
Pages 65-72
Author(s): Larson, E.L., McGinley, K.J., Foglia, A., Leyden, J.J., Boland, N., Larson, J., Altobelli, L.C., Salazar-Lindo, E.
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Effect of antiseptic handwashing vs alcohol sanitizer on health care-associated infections in neonatal intensive care units
2005
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Journal Article
Issue 4
Volume 159
Pages 377-383
Author(s): Larson, E.L., Cimiotti, J., Haas, J., Parides, M., Nesin, M., Della-Latta, P., Saiman, L.
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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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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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State-of-the-science-2004: Time for a "no excuses/no tolerance" (NET) strategy
2005
American Journal of Infection Control
Journal Article
Issue 9
Volume 33
Pages 548-557
Author(s): Larson, E.
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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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