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OBJECTIVE To compare three surgical hand preparations for their effects on hand skin conditions.METHODS Three surgical hand antisepsis methods were selected to compare their immediate antimicrobial(efficacies) and effect on skin conditions,including 1% chlorhexidine gluconate(CHG)and 61% ethanol(pre-surgical) waterless,scrubless hand preparation,iodophor surgical scrub with sponge,and iodophor surgical scrub with brush.RESULTS All of the three methods could achieve satisfying immediate reduction in the normal(bacterial)(flora) of the hands.The alcohol-based surgical hand rub method was gentler to skin than the other two.(CONCLUSIONS) The alcohol-based surgical hand rub is recommended for surgical hand antisepsis.
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OBJECTIVE To introduce and discuss the quality management system of medical loaner instrumentation and implantables in the US.METHODS With US national standards and industry guidelines on loaner instrumentation and implantables,and the practical problems we encountered in China on this subject,we will discuss their quality management.RESULTS We should apply whole process quality management to loaner instrumentation and implantables.CONCLUSIONS Zero tolerance quality management in loaner instrumentation and implantables is crucial for medical safety.