Infection Prevention Articles & Analysis: Older
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The field of medicine is constantly evolving, with new procedures and technologies emerging that improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times. As these innovations advance, the materials that make them possible become increasingly important. One such group of materials, fluoropolymers, is proving to be essential for a variety of cutting-edge medical procedures. Known for their exceptional ...
Ms Jonna Nielsen has smoked most of her life – and continues to do so though diagnosed with COPD years ago. The 48-year-old Danish single mother still wants to stop smoking but no longer thinks of herself as a COPD patient, while the severe coughing spells and derived muscle pain have gradually disappeared in the course of six months. The turning point was a visit to the ...
What is biofilm? Biofilms are defined as communities of micro-organisms attached to a surface, or one another, and encased within a matrix of extracellular polymeric substance (EPS). The EPS makes up the largest component of the biofilm, and in the biological environment is generally composed of polysaccharides, proteins, glycolipids, blood products, cellular debris, extracellular enzymes, metal ...
Although scrapes seldom result in significant bleeding, it's essential to cleanse the wound and remove any debris to prevent infection. Lacerations: Lacerations are deep tears or cuts in the skin, often brought about by accidents or involvement with sharp tools, machinery, or other pointed objects. ...
The ability to respond quickly and efficiently to injuries is critical not only to impact a patient's recovery but also to prevent complications and potentially save lives. Whether in a medical setting or in everyday life, having a well-equipped wound care kit is critical for timely and accurate wound treatment. ...
Benefits Reduced Scarring: Compared to traditional sutures, these closure methods typically result in fewer scars, especially in areas where aesthetic appearance is crucial, such as the face or arms. Lower Risk of Infection: Compared to traditional stitches, wound closure strips offer better protection, reducing the risk of infection. Their adhesive nature and ...
You can swiftly address issues like bleeding, pain relief, and the prevention of infection, all while you're waiting for the pros to arrive. ...
The ideal dressing should have the following functions in application: resist mechanical factors (such as collision), resist pollution and chemical irritation, prevent double infection (such as inflammation), prevent dryness and body fluid loss (electrolyte loss) and prevent heat loss. ...
Treatment Even though sepsis is preventable, it is usually late diagnoses and the underlying infection which makes the treatment difficult. ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48.3 million procedures were performed at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States in 2010. Healthcare providers and patient advocates understand that infection prevention requires meticulous sanitation and sterilization of all facilities, equipment, and instruments ...
C. auris on the rise What makes this infection seem to bypass prevention measures and spread with ease? The issue lies in the fact that most infections caused by C. auris are resistant to at least one form of anti-fungal treatment. ...
We plan to develop sublingual interferon-alfa for the prevention of viral infections, such as influenza and coronaviruses (such as COVID-19). ...
Medical History A 55-year-old white male has degenerative arthritis of the knees. 10 months ago, the patient underwent total knee replacement on the left knee without complication. The surgical incisions had closed without signs of surgical site infection. At the time, he made a good recovery. He is fully functional and fully independent. Patient is a chain smoker with a wife and two children. He ...
As a company named after veterans, Garwood Medical Devices, LLC plans to use BioPrax™ to benefit all prosthetic joint infection patients, especially those who have served. BioPrax™ was granted FDA Breakthrough Device Designation in 2019 for our first indication, treatment of knee implant infection. Better than the two-stage revision, BioPrax™ ...
Saint Francis Hospital of Trinity Health in Wilmington, DE implemented SteraMist disinfection in 2017. Over the years, Saint Francis has been one of the top hospitals in keeping their Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) rates down. With the use of SteraMist disinfection throughout their hospital, Saint Francis is able to keep C. difficle, MRSA, and central line-associated bloodstream infections ...
An emphasis from providers and payers on infection prevention, improved workflow and better health economics points towards disposable as the default. ...
Practices like bloodletting were meant to remove the harmful illness, but without proper sanitation often caused even worse infections. Meanwhile, fleas had not yet been identified as the vector of the disease. ...
When this happens, the employee must take tests and medications to try to prevent an infection as a result of the needle stick. It’s very stressful and it’s nothing anyone wants to experience. ...
So, here are a few tips for those with young ones headed back to school this fall to help prevent the respiratory illness. Preventing Flu in the First Place “After you and your family have lived through the flu once, it’s safe to say you’ll want to do anything you can to prevent future infection,” said ...