Discussions in Infection Control

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Category: Aseptic Technique

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4th Patient Dies, 15 Infected at Greenville Memorial Hospital Likely Due to Contaminated Tap Water

July 23, 2014 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

Note: Dr. Muscarella is accepting new clients seeking guidance in infection prevention, hospital infections, instrument reprocessing, and other related topics. June 27, 2014 (By Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD) — In…

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The Trophon EPR Ultrasound Transducer High-Level Disinfection System: A Commentary

September 4, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

This article provides some initial advice and commentary to medical staff considering purchase of the Trophon EPR Ultrasound Transducer High-Level Disinfection System (or, “Trophon EPR”). Some of this article’s guidance…

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Aseptic Technique Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) Carbapenems Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Contact Precautions Disease Transmission Endoscope Reprocessing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) Gastrointestinal Endoscopy GI Endoscopes Gloves and Other Personal Protective Equipment Hand Hygiene and Antisepsis Infection Prevention Isolation Precautions Klebsiella pneumoniae Standard Precautions

Nature: “Antibiotic resistance: The last resort”

August 21, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

The July 24, 2013, issue of the popular science magazine Nature includes a replete article about CRE – or, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Read Dr. Muscarella’s related post: “Growing National Concerns about…

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