Discussions in Infection Control

An independent site by Lawrence F Muscarella PhD -- a national authority on the causes and prevention of healthcare-associated infections and related errors.

Category: Aseptic Technique

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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…

Adult Intensive Care Units Aseptic Technique Bundles Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections Central-Line Venous Catheters Data Validation Healthcare Quality, Safety Infection Prevention Interventions Published Infection Rates

Factors Shared by Studies Evaluating the Effectiveness of Bundles for Preventing CLABSIs

December 13, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

Initial remarks: This blog, written by Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD, lists several factors that are shared in common by a number of reviewed prospective cohort studies that evaluate the effectiveness…

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