Evaluation of the microbial tightness of closed system transfer devices by simulating airborne and touch contamination

Introduction The use of intravascular catheter devices is often associated with serious bloodstream infections due to microbial contaminations. Measurement of the microbial barrier effectiveness of sterilization containers in terms of the log reduction value for prevention of nosocomial infections.

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Published in:Critical care (London, England) England), 2015-01, Vol.19 (S1), p.P85-P85, Article P85
Main Author: Gebel, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Gram-positive bacteria
Nosocomial infections
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Summary:Introduction The use of intravascular catheter devices is often associated with serious bloodstream infections due to microbial contaminations. Measurement of the microbial barrier effectiveness of sterilization containers in terms of the log reduction value for prevention of nosocomial infections.
ISSN:1364-8535
1364-8535
1366-609X
1466-609X
DOI:10.1186/cc14165