Should finger rings be removed prior to scrubbing for theatre?
J Hosp Infect
; 62(4): 450-2, 2006 Apr.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-16487627
ABSTRACT
Finger rings increase surface bacterial counts. Although scrubbing reduces these (P=0.05), there are more bacteria under rings than on adjacent skin or the opposite hand. If rings are removed before scrubbing, bacterial counts are reduced but remain higher than on adjacent skin or the opposite hand. Ideally, finger rings should not be worn by theatre staff. However, if they are, they should be removed prior to scrubbing for surgical operations.
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Bases de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Desinfecção das Mãos
/
Dedos
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hosp Infect
Ano de publicação:
2006
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Reino Unido