The efficacy of alcohol-based hand disinfectant products

Article Abstract:

Over the last few years alcohol-based hand disinfectants have become widely available within health care, providing an alternative means to achieving good hand decontamination. Some issues around their use such as indications for use, efficacy, and potential for skin damage are considered.

Polishes and sanitation goods, Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing, Disinfectants & Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Usage, Risk factors, Skin diseases, Disinfection and disinfectants, Disinfectants

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Managing MRSA in hospital and in the community

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The national protocols for managing an outbreak of MRSA in hospital and the community are explained. Patient isolation, standard infection-control precautions and treatment and screening are some of the strategies that can be used to control MRSA outbreak.

Staphylococcus aureus, Control

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Decontaminating to reduce cross-infection

Article Abstract:

The article discusses in detail about the different principles and methods used for decontamination of multiple patient use equipments.

Care and treatment, Methods, Nosocomial infections, Cross infection, Decontamination (from gases, chemicals, etc.), Decontamination

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