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Source of Infection Affects Hospital Mortality in Septic Shock Patients in the ICU

In ICU patients who have septic shock, the anatomic source of infection has a strong effect on the chances of survival, according to a new study from researchers in Canada. “Understanding the local infection source in patients with septic shock may influence treatment ...More

4 hours ago

Posted in News, PPE & Standard Precautions

Commonly Used Catheters Double Risk of Blood Clots in ICU and Cancer Patients

Touted for safety, ease and patient convenience, peripherally inserted central catheters have become many clinicians’ go-to for IV delivery of antibiotics, nutrition, chemotherapy, and other medications. But compared to other central venous catheters (CVCs), these ...More

5 hours ago

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FDA Expands Alert About Lack of Sterility Assurance of NuVision Pharmacys Sterile Drug Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting healthcare providers of concerns about a lack of sterility assurance of all sterile drug products made and distributed by NuVision Pharmacy of Dallas. The FDA recommends that these products should not be administered to ...More

5 hours ago

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Patient Characteristics Discriminate Between Asymptomatic and Symptomatic E. coli Bacteriuria

Escherichia coli is a common cause of asymptomatic and symptomatic bacteriuria in hospitalized patients. Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is frequently treated with antibiotics without a clear indication. To determine patient and pathogen factors suggestive of ASB, Marschall, ...More

3 days ago

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Researchers Test Implementation of WHO Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy in Critical Care Units

To determine hand hygiene compliance before and after an intervention campaign in critical care units, Mazi, et al. (2013) conducted their study in the intensive care unit (ICU), neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), burn unit (BU) and the kidney unit of the King Abdul Aziz ...More

3 days ago

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Receives Travelers Choice Award from TripAdvisor

The TripAdvisor travel site announces the winners of its second annual Travelers' Choice® Awards for Travel Favorites. PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer was selected by TripAdvisor travelers as the best hand sanitizer. The awards honor top brands travelers across select global ...More

3 days ago

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

DebMed Announces U.S. Patent

DebMed®, creator of the world's first electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring system based on the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Five Moments for Hand Hygiene, announces the issuance of U.S. Patent #8,427,323 by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office for the ...More

3 days ago

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

American Society for Microbiology Hosts Antibacterial Product Testing Workshop

Experts on the topic of antibacterials and manufacturers of antibacterial soaps are showcasing the latest methods for demonstrating the effectiveness of antibacterial hand soaps and sanitizers in killing disease-causing germs. During the 2013 meeting of the American Society ...More

3 days ago

Posted in News, Hand Hygiene

CDC Study Finds Fecal Contamination in Pools

A study of public pools conducted during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by swimmers. Through the study, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found germs in samples of pool ...More

4 days ago

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STERIS Launches VaproQuip Decontamination Room

Biological contamination can be present almost anywhere in a hospital. Aggressive pathogens on environmental surfaces, such as high-touch, difficult-to-clean surfaces of mobile equipment and furniture, can remain viable for extended periods of time. Despite the best efforts ...More

4 days ago

Posted in News, Environmental Hygiene

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