Air today, gone tomorrow: air sampling is a costly and time-consuming exercise and results can be misleading

Article Abstract:

A British Standards Institution paper calls for regular monitoring of microbiological air quality in operating theatres, but the results often vary and there are uncertainties about acceptable standards. The value of such tests are disputed and studies indicate that routine examination of air flow and the ventilation plant and appropriate cleaning and disinfecting mean that microbiological sampling is not required. Air sampling is expensive and time consuming and is not generally viewed as an effective method of infection control.

Infection, Control, Air

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Assessing pigmented skin

Article Abstract:

Methods of identifying and diagnosing problems associated with changes in pigmented skin are presented. Causes of pigmentary changes in people with dark skin and methods of diagnosis and treatment are described.

Health aspects, Skin color, Cutaneous manifestations of general diseases, Skin manifestations

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Sampling techniques

Article Abstract:

Correct methods of taking skin samples from patients are presented. Good practice by nurses in the methods of taking skin scrapings, nail samples and viral and bacterial swabs is presented.

Methods, Abnormalities, Swabs (Surgery), Nails (Anatomy), Skin tests

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