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Some Facts about Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)

May 21, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

Initial remarks: This blog, by Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD, lists a few important facts about central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs). Central venous catheters, or simply central lines, are long, narrow…

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Types and Characteristics of Biological Indicators for Monitoring Sterilization Processes

March 22, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

Note: Dr. Muscarella is accepting new clients seeking guidance in infection prevention, hospital infections, instrument reprocessing, and other related topics. April 30, 2013 (By Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD) — A…

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Recommendations to Prevent Viral Transmissions due to Improper Medical Practices

December 28, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

September 30, 2014 — This article discusses the faulty clinical practice of reusing contaminated syringes, needles and both multi- and single-dose vials of medicine. This article also provides important recommendations…

Some Facts about Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)

Types and Characteristics of Biological Indicators for Monitoring Sterilization Processes

Recommendations to Prevent Viral Transmissions due to Improper Medical Practices

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Some Facts about Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs)

Types and Characteristics of Biological Indicators for Monitoring Sterilization Processes

Recommendations to Prevent Viral Transmissions due to Improper Medical Practices

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Immediate Use Steam Sterilization for Surgical Instruments: Dr. Muscarella’s Guidance and Position Statement

Dr. Muscarella’s Review of the New Multisociety Guidance for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

A Proposal to Include ‘Endoscope-Associated Infections’ as a Reportable Medicare Measure to Promote Patient Safety

Hundreds of Thousands of Device Reports Were Submitted Late to FDA, a New Study Has Found, Raising Safety Questions