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Detection and characterization of surface microbial contamination in emergency ambulances.

Detection and characterization of surface microbial contamination in emergency ambulances.

Authors :
Varona-Barquin, Aketza
Ballesteros-Peña, Sendoa
Lorrio-Palomino, Sergio
Ezpeleta, Guillermo
Zamanillo, Verónica
Eraso, Elena
Quindós, Guillermo
Source :
American Journal of Infection Control; Jan2017, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p69-71, 3p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

A cross-sectional study was performed in 10 emergency basic life support ambulances operating in Bilbao, Spain, to assess surface bacterial contamination. Presence of clinically relevant bacterial contamination suggests that disinfection of the studied basic life support ambulances was not optimal and represents a potential risk of infection for the patients transferred in them. It is critical to implement existing infection control and prevention protocols to resolve this issue. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01966553
Volume :
45
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
American Journal of Infection Control
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120337074
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2016.05.024