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Endotoxins

Patients With Severe Sepsis Benefit from Hemoperfusion

A preliminary study suggests that a therapy for severe sepsis or septic shock that included the use of an antibiotic-based “hemoperfusion” device to remove toxic products of bacteria from the blood in addition to conventional treatment resulted in a reduced risk ...More
June 17, 2009
Posted in News
Providing Safe Surgical Instruments: Factors to Consider

There are many steps involved with the preparation of sterile surgical instruments. All of these steps must be performed correctly to ensure a safe product for the patient. When shortcuts are taken, a failure in the process can result. Moreover, this failure may not be ...More
April 1, 2008
Posted in Articles, Disinfection & Sterilization
Medical Gloves

Medical Gloves Emerging Properties and Trends By Kris Ellis The proper use of effective medical gloves is a fundamental component of the effort to control the spread of pathogens. Given the range of choices that the market currently offers in terms of gloves, facilities ...More
November 1, 2005
Posted in Articles, Environmental Hygiene, Hand Hygiene, PPE & Standard Precautions
Bacteria in Household Dust May Trigger Asthma Symptoms

New research shows that bacteria lurking in household dust produce chemicals that may trigger asthma and asthma-related symptoms such as wheezing. These bacterial chemicals, called endotoxins, particularly those found on bedroom floors, were linked with increased ...More
September 7, 2005
Posted in News