Carpeting in hospitals: an epidemiological evaluation
1982
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 15
Pages 408-15
Author(s): Anderson, RL, Mackel, DC, Stoler, BS, Mallison, GF
Choice of flooring in a healthcare environment has tremendous cost implications. The impact of flooring on health related issues are only just beginning to be considered. A common issue of contention in healthcare design environments is the use of carpets and the implications for patient satisfaction and safety issues. While research shows that carpets may act as microbial reservoirs (especially in areas that are busy and associated with patient care) the relevance to disease, i.e. the epidemiological relevance, is not clear.
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Control of pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in burned patients
1992
Surgical Research Communications
Journal Article
Issue 1
Volume 12
Pages 61-67
Author(s): McManus, A.T., Mason, A.D.J., McManus, W.F., Pruitt, B.A.J.
Invasive burn wound sepsis with Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a major concern in burn patient care settings. It is difficult to treat and may cause high mortality among patients with extensive burn wounds. Therefore, one primary goal of burn care is to prevent colonization and infection of P. aeruginosa. Patient colonization refers to the isolation of the targeted pathogen (organism) from the patient (e.g., sputum, wound surface, urine, and stool).
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An outbreak of aspergillosis in a general ITU
1991
The Journal of Hospital Infection
Journal Article
Issue 3
Volume 18
Pages 167-77
Author(s): Humphreys, H., Johnson, E.M., Warnock, D.W., Willatts, S.M., Winter, R.J., Speller, D.C.
Added October 2012
