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Biocide resistance of Candida and Escherichia coli biofilms is associated with higher antioxidative capacities
18 May 2012
C.Y. Leung, Y.C. Chan, L.P. Samaranayake, C.J. Seneviratne
Summary: Background: Most clinical guidelines for the use of biocides have been developed for planktonic micro-organisms, but in nature, most micro-organisms live as surface-adherent communities or bi...
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Surgical site infection, ultraclean ventilated operating theatres and prosthetic joint surgery: where now?
14 May 2012
H. Humphreys
Recent years have seen a number of reviews and guidelines on the prevention of surgical site infection (SSI) which focus on pre-, peri- and postoperative factors. However, these guidelines make very l...
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Plastic wound retractors as bacteriological barriers in gastrointestinal surgery: a prospective multi-institutional trial
14 May 2012
H.M. Mohan, S. McDermott, L. Fenelon, N.M. Fearon, P.R. O'Connell, S.F. Oon, J. Burke, E. Keane, C. Shields, D.C. Winter, Members of the University College Dublin Wound Retractor Study Group
Summary: Background: Surgical site infection remains a significant problem, and peri-operative strategies to reduce wound exposure to bacteria are needed urgently. Plastic ring wound retractors, used ...
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Microbial contamination of non-invasive ventilation devices used by adults with cystic fibrosis
14 May 2012
A. Mutagi, E.F. Nash, S. Cameron, G. Abbott, P. Agostini, J.L. Whitehouse, D. Honeybourne, E. Boxall
Summary: Background: There is currently little evidence regarding potential risks of bacterial contamination of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) devices used by cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. Aim: The a...
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Influence of laminar airflow on prosthetic joint infections: a systematic review
11 May 2012
P. Gastmeier, A.-C. Breier, C. Brandt
Summary: Background: Many hospitals use ultraclean ventilation (UVC), also known as laminar airflow systems (LAF), in their operating rooms to decrease rates of surgical site infections (SSIs). Howeve...
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