Reduced bacterial contamination rates detected on silicone tourniquets compared to conventional tourniquets in clinical routine

Reduced bacterial contamination rates detected on silicone tourniquets compared to conventional tourniquets in clinical routine

Abstract Background Tourniquets used for peripheral venous vascular access such as blood sampling are regularly contaminated in clinical routine. Although most contaminations are harmless, some pose a possible risk for infection. To improve peripheral venous access infection control standards, tourn...

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Main Authors: Marcus Grohmann, Lena Schomakers, Frank Wolschendorf, Janina Grosch, Susan Lindner, Anna Kristina Witte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Silicone tourniquets
Peripheral venous access
Blood sampling
HAI (hospital acquired infection)
Infection control
Contamination
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-020-04975-y

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