Scientists Devise Method to Prevent Deadly Hospital Infections Without Antibiotics
Scientists are developing a surface treatment to stop microbes from adhering to medical devices to prevent infections in hospital settings.
Scientists are developing a surface treatment to stop microbes from adhering to medical devices to prevent infections in hospital settings.
Australian scientists have developed a new moisture test for devices including pacemakers and cochlear implants that would improve leakage detection.
Despite policies in place to prevent infections, a study article published in the April 2016 edition of the American Journal of Infection Control reveals that staff at outpatient care facilities fail to follow recommendations for hand hygiene 37% of the time, and for safe injection practices 33% of the time.
Scientists are developing a surface treatment to stop microbes from adhering to medical devices to prevent infections in hospital settings.