Bacterial meningitis after intrapartum spinal anesthesia - New York and Ohio, 2008-2009

Authors :: de Fijter, S.
DiOrio, M.
Carmean, J.
Schaffzin, J.
Quinn, M.
Musser, K.
Nazarian, E.
Moore, M.
Beall, B.
Gertz, R., Jr.
Kallen, A.
Kim, C.
Duffy, J.
Source :: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. January 29, 2010, Vol. 59 Issue 3, p65, 5 p.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: In June 2007, the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) recommended for the first time that surgical masks be worn by spinal procedure operators to prevent infections associated with [...]

Subjects :: Infection control
Bacterial meningitis -- Health aspects -- Risk factors -- Reports
Anesthesia in obstetrics -- Dosage and administration
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