Potential risk of infection transmission during storage and transplantation of hematological progenitor cells. Safety assurance

2003 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-402 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bláha ◽  
P. Měřička ◽  
V. Štěpánová ◽  
J. Malý ◽  
L. Vávra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Progenitor Cells ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Safety Assurance

scholarly journals Emergency cricothyrotomy during the COVID-19 pandemic: how to suppress aerosolization

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e000542
Author(s):  
Nabil Issa ◽  
Whitney E Liddy ◽  
Sandeep Samant ◽  
David B Conley ◽  
Robert C Kern ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Potential Risk ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Healthcare Systems ◽  
Financial Resources ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
X Ray ◽  
General Surgeons ◽  
Fluorescein Dye ◽  
Nose And Throat

BackgroundCricothyrotomy is associated with significant aerosolization that increases the potential risk of infection among healthcare providers. It is important to identify simple yet effective methods to suppress aerosolization and improve the safety of healthcare providers.Methods5 ear, nose and throat and general surgeons used a locally developed hybrid cricothyrotomy simulator with a porcine trachea to test three draping methods to suppress aerosolization during the procedure: an X-ray cassette drape, dry operating room (OR) towels and wet OR towels. The three methods were judged based on three categories: effectiveness of suppression, availability in all healthcare systems and ease of handling.ResultsAll five surgeons performed the procedure independently using each of the three suppression methods. The wet OR towel drape was found to be an effective method to suppress aerosolization, and it did not hinder the surgeons from performing the procedure accurately. This finding was confirmed by using an atomized fluorescein dye injection into the porcine trachea, representing aerosolized material while performing the procedure.ConclusionsWe present a novel intervention using wet towels to suppress aerosolization during cricothyrotomy. Wet towels are cheap and readily available within any healthcare setting regardless of the financial resources available.

scholarly journals RESIKO PENULARAN INFEKSI DI RUANG AUTOPSI DAN PENERAPAN KEWASPADAAN UNIVERSAL

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 228
Author(s):  
Citra Manela
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Hepatitis B ◽  
Medical Waste ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Universal Precaution ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Medical Waste Management ◽  
Selection Of

AbstrakPeningkatan resiko penularan infeksi di ruang autopsi semakin meningkat. Hal ini terjadi karena peningkatan jumlah kasus korban meninggal yang terinfeksi penyakit terutama di negara berkembang. Beberapa studi menyatakan terjadinya peningkatan prevalensi HIV, hepatitis B, C, D dan G, tuberkulosis, penyakit Prion, Hantavirus, campak, infeksi bakteri atau HTCV pada pekerja di ruang autopsi. Penerapan kewaspadaan universal, termasuk standar OSHA, pemilihan disinfektan dan pengolahan limbah medis sangat penting diperhatikan untuk mencegah resiko terjadinya penularan infeksi. Tujuan penulisan tinjauan pustaka ini adalah mengetahui risiko penularan infeksi pada pekerja di ruang autopsi dan penerapan kewaspadaan universal. Penulisan ini berdasarkan studi kepustakaan yang terkait dengan dua topik ini. Penerapan kewaspadaan universal sangat diperlukan dalam pencegahan penularan penyakit infeksi pada pekerja di ruang autopsi yaitu meliputi penggunaan alat pelindung diri yang tepat, perilaku, tindakan mencegah infeksi, disinfeksi dan penanganan sampah medis yang sesuai aturan.AbstractThe risk of infection transmissions in autopsy room is increasing. This happens because the increase of the number of cases died affected by infectious disease, especially in developing countries. Several studies found an increase on the prevalence of HIV , Hepatitis B , C , D and G, Tuberculosis , Prion Disease , Hantavirus , Measles , Bacterial Infection or HTCV on workers in autopsy room .The application of universal precaution , including OSHA standards , the selection of disinfectant, medical waste management is very important to prevent the risk of the infection transmission. The aim of this review was to explain the risks of infection transmissions on workers in autopsy room and the application of universal precaution. Literatures on these two topics were evaluated. Application of universal precautions are very necessary in the prevention of transmission of infectious disease in workers in the autopsy room which includes the use of appropriate personal protective equipment, behaviors, actions to prevent infection, disinfection and treatment of medical waste according to the rules.

209 Risk of Infection Transmission in Curvilinear Array Echoendoscopes: Results of a Prospective Reprocessing and Culture Registry

2016 ◽  
Vol 83 (5) ◽  
pp. AB128
Author(s):  
Christopher G. Chapman ◽  
Uzma D. Siddiqui ◽  
Vani J. Konda ◽  
Irving Waxman
Keyword(s):  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Infection Transmission

scholarly journals Survey on adoption of measures to prevent nosocomial infection by anaesthesia personnel

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 416-421
Author(s):  
M. Askarian ◽  
A. A. Ghavanini
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Islamic Republic ◽  
Educational Levels ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran ◽  
Control Procedures ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of anaesthesia personnel regarding infection control in hospitals, a questionnaire was distributed to anaesthesiology personnel of different educational levels in the hospitals of southern Islamic Republic of Iran. Chi-squared significance, Fisher exact and Spearman rho correlation coefficient tests were used to analyse the responses. The results suggest that measures to prevent infection transmission during anaesthesia are inadequate in our hospitals. The implementation of adequate measures to control infection was significantly associated with respondents’ beliefs as to whether anaesthesia can cause infection in anaesthesia personnel and/or patients. Increasing the knowledge base of anaesthesia personnel and raising their awareness as to the risk of infection are necessary to improve infection control procedures by anaesthesia personnel.

scholarly journals Toxoplasmosis in Sheep: A Potential Risk of Infection Among Residents and Farm Workers in Lajes, Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Milena M. Clementino ◽  
Isabelle R. Barbosa ◽  
Valter F. Andrade-Neto
Keyword(s):  
Potential Risk ◽  
Farm Workers ◽  
Risk Of Infection

scholarly journals The New Normal in Dentistry after COVID-19 Outbreak

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 98-102
Author(s):  
Amit Tirth ◽  
Md Nazamuddin Tafadar ◽  
Ravishankar Lingesha Telgi ◽  
Monika Dr
Keyword(s):  
Preventive Measures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Wuhan City ◽  
Infection Transmission ◽  
First Case ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
Health Organization

The outbreak of SARS-COV2 responsible COVID-19 disease created a worldwide health emergency. After its first case was accounted for in 2019, 31st December by World Health Organization in Wuhan city of china, and afterward spreading in different nations, with India surpassing cases even the inception nation as on twentieth of May 2020. The WHO declared the disease as pandemic way back and countries over the world adoptinglockdown and contact tracing to limit the contagion. The virus transmits person-to-person predominantlythrough respiratory routes through direct contact, droplets and possibly aerosols. Because of the unique nature of practice in dentistry, most procedure generate significant amount of aerosols and droplets, posing a possible risk of infection transmission. Understanding the concern of risk of transmission in dental practice, this literature is aimed to discuss the possible risk associated with practice and aim to raise awareness of the same with preventive measures especially after the lockdown end in day to day practice.

scholarly journals Surveillance of Zoonotic Parasites in Animals Involved in Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAIs)

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (21) ◽  
pp. 7914
Author(s):  
Giulia Simonato ◽  
Patrizia Danesi ◽  
Antonio Frangipane di Regalbono ◽  
Giorgia Dotto ◽  
Cinzia Tessarin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Relationship ◽  
Potential Risk ◽  
Giardia Duodenalis ◽  
Toxocara Canis ◽  
Risk Of Infection ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Faecal Samples ◽  
Risk Of Exposure ◽  
Cutaneous Mycosis ◽  
Zoonotic Parasites

Animal-assisted interventions (AAIs) are based on the establishment of a therapeutic relationship between animals and beneficiaries that is certain to provide positive effects, while currently, it reads as if AAIs aim at exposing stakeholders to potential risk of infection. The surveillance of zoonotic pathogens is necessary for guaranteeing common health. This study investigated the presence of potentially zoonotic parasites, including dermatophytes, in animals involved in AAIs. Between 2015 and 2017, 190 animals (equids, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, rodents, and goats) were investigated. Anamnestic and management data were recorded. Individual faecal samples were analysed using a copromicroscopic procedure. Fur and skin were examined for ectoparasites during clinical examinations, and samples for mycological investigation were collected by brushing. Parasites were described in 60 (31.6%) investigated animals. Thirteen out of the 60 (21.7%) animals harboured potentially zoonotic parasites, mainly recovered in dogs (Ancylostomatidae, Eucoleus aerophilus, Toxocara canis, and Giardia duodenalis) and a cat (G. duodenalis). Nannizzia gypsea and Paraphyton mirabile, potential agents of cutaneous mycosis, were isolated in a dog and a horse, respectively. No ectoparasites were found. AAIs might represent a source of infections either directly or via environmental contamination. Thus, active surveillance is necessary and animal screenings should be planned and scheduled according to the risk of exposure.

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