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Stethoscopes and nosocomial infection.

Abstract

Stethoscopes are an essential tool of the medical profession and can become a source of nosocomial infection. A study conducted in the Department of Pediatrics, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital showed a high carriage of methicillin resistant staphylococcus (69.76%) and multi-drug resistant Gram negative bacilli (20.93%) on regularly used stethoscopes. The antibiogram of the bacterial isolates strongly suggested these to be nosocomial strains. A verbal survey revealed that regular cleaning is not common among doctors. A policy regarding cleaning of stethoscopes with an effective disinfectant may be helpful in reducing hospital-associated infections.

Entities: Disease

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Year: 2000 PMID： 10838722 DOI： 10.1007/bf02723663

Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Pediatr ISSN： 0019-5456 Impact factor: 1.967

6 in total

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Authors: A S Breathnach; D R Jenkins; S J Pedler
Journal: BMJ Date: 1992 Dec 19-26

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Authors: A W Bauer; W M Kirby; J C Sherris; M Turck
Journal: Am J Clin Pathol Date: 1966-04 Impact factor: 2.493

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Authors: M A Marinella; C Pierson; C Chenoweth
Journal: Arch Intern Med Date: 1997-04-14

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Authors: J M Hughes
Journal: Chemotherapy Date: 1988 Impact factor: 2.544

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Authors: R P Wenzel; R L Thompson; S M Landry; B S Russell; P J Miller; S Ponce de Leon; G B Miller
Journal: Infect Control Date: 1983 Sep-Oct

6. Contaminated stethoscopes revisited.

Authors: M A Smith; J J Mathewson; I A Ulert; E G Scerpella; C D Ericsson
Journal: Arch Intern Med Date: 1996-01-08

6 in total

1. Bacterial contamination, bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of isolates from stethoscopes at Jimma University Specialized Hospital.

Authors: Teklu Shiferaw; Getenet Beyene; Tesfaye Kassa; Tsegaye Sewunet
Journal: Ann Clin Microbiol Antimicrob Date: 2013-12-13 Impact factor: 3.944

Stethoscopes and nosocomial infection.

1. Stethoscopes as possible vectors of infection by staphylococci.

2. Antibiotic susceptibility testing by a standardized single disk method.

3. The stethoscope. A potential source of nosocomial infection?

4. Study on the efficacy of nosocomial infection control (SENIC Project): results and implications for the future.

5. Hospital-acquired infections in intensive care unit patients: an overview with emphasis on epidemics.

6. Contaminated stethoscopes revisited.

1. Bacterial contamination, bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of isolates from stethoscopes at Jimma University Specialized Hospital.

2. Comparison of methods for evaluating bacterial contamination of ultrasound probes.

3. Natural Rubber (NR) Latex Films with Antimicrobial Properties for Stethoscope Diaphragm Covers.

4. Environmental contaminants in hospital settings and progress in disinfecting techniques.

Review 5. Methods of Disinfecting Stethoscopes: Systematic Review.

Review 6. Prevention of hospital-acquired infections: review of non-pharmacological interventions.