Stethoscopes and nosocomial infection.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2000 Mar; 67(3): 197-9
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-81391
ABSTRACT
Stethoscopes are an essential tool of the medical profession and can become a source of nosocomial infection. A study conducted in the Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital showed a high carriage of methicillin resistant staphylococcus (69.76%) and multi-drug resistant Gram negative bacilli (20.93%) on regularly used stethoscopes. The antibiogram of the bacterial isolates strongly suggested these to be nosocomial strains. A verbal survey revealed that regular cleaning is not common among doctors. A policy regarding cleaning of stethoscopes with an effective disinfectant may be helpful in reducing hospital-associated infections.
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Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Humains
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Enfant
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Infection croisée
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Contamination de matériel
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Stéthoscopes
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian J Pediatr
Année:
2000
Type:
Article
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