The prevention and control of superficial wound infection in a military training establishment: A comparative study of two different strengths of povidone-iodine dry powder spray

1988 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 393-395 ◽  
Author(s):  
D.I. Riddell ◽  
S. Douglas ◽  
J.G. Cruickshank
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Study ◽  
Wound Infection ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Povidone Iodine ◽  
Military Training ◽  
Dry Powder ◽  
Superficial Wound Infection ◽  
Superficial Wound ◽  
And Control

Rotavirus inactivation by chemical disinfectants and antiseptics used in hospitals

1983 ◽  
Vol 29 (10) ◽  
pp. 1464-1469 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Sattar ◽  
R. A. Raphael ◽  
H. Lochnan ◽  
V. S. Springthorpe
Keyword(s):  
Organic Matter ◽  
Contact Time ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Povidone Iodine ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
Organic Load ◽  
Common Occurrence ◽  
Test Conditions ◽  
Tryptose Phosphate Broth ◽  
And Control

Nosocomial outbreaks of rotaviral gastroenteritis are a common occurrence. Although proper disinfection practices in the hospital environment are considered to be important in the prevention and control of such outbreaks, very little information has been available on the rotavirus-inactivating capacity of chemical disinfectants and antiseptics commonly used in hospitals. In view of this, 11 such products were selected and screened for their capacity to bring about at least a 3 log10 reduction in the plaque titre of rotavirus SA-11 after a contact time of 1–30 min. Consept "D" (1:100), D.R.X. (1:80), Dustbane Germicidal (1:80), Hibitane, and Wescodyne (1:200) were found to be ineffective under these test conditions even in the absence of an added organic load. The virucidal capacity of Savlon (1:200) and Zephiran was completely neutralized when single-strength tryptose phosphate broth was added to the virus–disinfectant mixture to simulate an organic load. Cidex (2% acid glutaraldehyde), Proviodine (10% solution of povidone-iodine), Septisol (0.75% hexachlorophene), and Sana Rinse (70% isopropylalcohol, 0.1% hexachlorophene) were able to produce at least a 3 log10 (99.9%) reduction in the virus plaque titre even in the presence of added organic matter. These findings should be of help in the prevention and control of outbreaks of rotaviral diarrhea in the hospital environment.

Superficial wound infection does not cause inferior clinical outcome after TKA

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 3088-3095 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pau Guirro ◽  
Pedro Hinarejos ◽  
Lluís Puig-Verdie ◽  
Juan Sánchez-Soler ◽  
Joan Leal-Blanquet ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcome ◽  
Wound Infection ◽  
Superficial Wound Infection ◽  
Superficial Wound

Retroactive Liability in China's Soil Pollution Law: Lessons from Theoretical and Comparative Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 593-616
Author(s):  
Huanhuan Wang
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Theoretical Analysis ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Soil Pollution ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Complex Issue ◽  
The Law ◽  
And Control

AbstractWhether companies and shareholders should be held liable for land contamination that occurred prior to the passage of the law imposing liability for such contamination is a complex issue. After a theoretical analysis of the legitimacy of retroactivity in land contamination law, our comparative study shows that most countries have adopted, or tacitly approve of, retroactive liability for land contamination. However, the liability schemes implemented in the countries investigated vary as to the types of obligation, the timing of conduct for which liability is imposed, and the standard of liability, among other factors. The retroactive imposition of liability in China's recently enacted Law on the Prevention and Control of Soil Pollution is examined, as well as the roadblocks that still remain, and further improvement based on the theoretical and comparative analysis are considered.

Comparative clinical efficacy of novel bidirectional cannula in cardiac surgery via peripheral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass

Perfusion ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 026765912110339
Author(s):  
Serdar Gunaydin ◽  
Seyhan Babaroglu ◽  
Ali Baran Budak ◽  
Bige Sayin ◽  
Velihan Cayhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Cardiopulmonary Bypass ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Wound Infection ◽  
Doppler Ultrasonography ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Arterial Cannulation ◽  
Superficial Wound Infection ◽  
Superficial Wound ◽  
Distal Perfusion

Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the novel bidirectional cannula that ensures stable distal perfusion compared to conventional cannula in patients undergoing femoral arterial cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Methods: During a 1-year period, 64 patients undergoing surgery via peripheral cannulation were prospectively randomized to receive 19 F bidirectional (Biflow™, LivaNova, Italy) or 19 F conventional (HLS Peripheral cannula, Getinge Group™, Germany) cannula with 6 F downstream line (Bicakcilar™, Turkey) for femoral artery cannulation. The primary outcome included the efficacy (adequacy of antegrade/retrograde comparative flow via cannula measured by doppler ultrasonography) and the secondary outcome was the safety (early/late complications and adverse events). Results: Percent flow (distal/proximal) after cannulation measured by doppler ultrasonography was significantly better in study group (33.1 ± 5 ml/min) versus downstream cannula (16.1 ± 4, p = 0.012). SpO2 measured by near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) also demonstrated significantly better saturation in distal calf of the cannulated leg in bidirectional cannula group (67.5% ± 10% vs 52.5 ± 8, p = 0.04). The incidence of serious adverse events was seroma on femoral region (one patient), superficial wound infection (one patient), pseudo-hematoma (two patients) in bidirectional cannula group and in-hospital femoral embolectomy/artery repair (two patients), superficial wound infection (three patients), cannulation site hematoma (three patients) in conventional cannula group. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that in patients undergoing femoral arterial cannulation for CPB during cardiac surgery, the use of a novel bidirectional cannula is safe and easy to insert and provides stable distal perfusion of the cannulated limb.

scholarly journals Interlocking Multi-Twisted Wires Versus Interrupted Simple Sternal Wires for Closure of Median Sternotomy

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. E363-E368
Author(s):  
Faisal Mourad ◽  
Ihab Ali
Keyword(s):  
Wound Infection ◽  
Open Heart Surgery ◽  
Median Sternotomy ◽  
Superficial Wound Infection ◽  
Sternal Dehiscence ◽  
Sternal Closure ◽  
Icu Stay ◽  
Group I ◽  
Superficial Wound ◽  
Length Of Icu Stay

Background: Although closure of a sternotomy incision is usually a simple procedure, failure to do so (sternal dehiscence) is a serious complication and is an independent factor that poses a high degree of morbidity or mortality after open heart surgery. Instability of the bone fragments can lead to complete sternal breakdown, sternal wound infection, and mediastinitis. The stainless-steel encircling wire used as either interrupted simple sutures or as figure of eight sutures is the current standard method of median sternotomy closure. Interlocking multi-twisted sternal wire closure is an alternative that provides rigid sternal fixation. We aim to identify the best method of sternal closure in order to implement it as a standardised protocol for our department. Methods: Two-hundred patients aged 18-70 years were undergoing cardiac surgeries at Ain Shams University hospitals. They were divided into two groups: Group I included 100 patients with sternal closure using simple wire, and group II included 100 patients with sternal closure using interlocking multi-twisted wires. The day 7, 1 month, and 3 months sternal instability, superficial wound infection, ventilation time, cross-clamp time, length of ICU stay, and length of hospital stay were analyzed. Results: The incidence of sternal instability on the 7th day, 1 month, and 3 months was significantly higher in the simple wire closure group (P < 0.05). However, incidence of superficial wound infection, length of ICU stay, and duration of mechanical ventilation were comparable between the two groups. Conclusion: The interlocking multi-twist is a safe, effective, and easily reproducible method for preventing sternal dehiscence.

Lymphoedema and Hand Surgery

1999 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 138-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. K. SMITH ◽  
G. E. B. GIDDINS
Keyword(s):  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Wound Infection ◽  
Carpal Tunnel ◽  
Previous History ◽  
Radical Mastectomy ◽  
Hand Surgery ◽  
Superficial Wound Infection ◽  
Axillary Clearance ◽  
Superficial Wound ◽  
History Of

We report the case of a woman with a previous history of breast carcinoma, treated with a left radical mastectomy and axillary clearance, who developed lymphoedema in the left arm following a carpal tunnel decompression complicated by a superficial wound infection.

scholarly journals Antimicrobial Therapy in Preventing Wound Infection Following Appendicectomy in Uncomplicated Appendicitis: A Comparative Study Between Single Dose And Multiple Doses In Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-20
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ashraf Uddin Khan ◽  
Md Alamgir Hossain Sikder ◽  
Arif Salam Khan ◽  
Md Ashiqur Rahman ◽  
Ahmed Sarni Al Hasan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Single Dose ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Wound Infection ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Uncomplicated Appendicitis ◽  
And Control

Objectives: To find out the efficacy of single dose antibiotic vs multiple dosesin preventing wound infection following appendicectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis. Methods: A prospective comparative study was conducted in the Department of Surgery, Chittagong Medical college Hospital from January'2009 to June'2009. 100 patients with uncomplicated appendicitis who underwent appendicectomy during that period were included in this study. Among them 50 cases were included in study group ·(SG) who were given only single dose of combination drugs ( lnj. Cefuroxime + lnj. Metronidazole).ln rest of the 50 cases (CG), antibiotics were continued for 7 days postoperatively. Result: Maximum incidence of acute appendicitis was in the 2nd and 3rd decade of life with male preponderance .Rate of wound infection in the study group and control group was 4% and 2% respectively which was not statistically significant .The duration of antibiotic therapy had no significant effect on the length of hospital stay between the two groups ; 2.48 days vs 2.9 days [mean + s.d. 69.6 # 16.8 hours ] in the study and control group respectively, though treatment cost was higher in control group in comparison to the study group . Conclusion: Single dose of preoperative antibiotics is adequate for prevention of postoperative wound infection following appendicectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis. Journal of Surgical Sciences (2015) Vol. 19 (1) : 17-20

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