Evaluation of an Infrared Thermal Detection System for Fever Recognition during the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic

2011 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 504-506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angela L. Hewlett ◽  
Andre C. Kalil ◽  
Rahman A. Strum ◽  
Wesley G. Zeger ◽  
Philip W. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Infection Control Measure ◽  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Detection Systems ◽  
Thermal Detection ◽  
H1n1 Influenza Pandemic

Infrared thermal detection systems (ITDSs) have been utilized in several countries to screen for fever in travelers. Since fever screening with an ITDS is rapid and noninvasive, this technology may be useful as an infection control measure in clinical settings during a pandemic.

scholarly journals Influenza Infection Control Practices in Labor and Delivery Units During the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Pandemic

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 (5) ◽  
pp. 527-540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer L. Williams ◽  
Patricia W. Mersereau ◽  
Holly Ruch‐Ross ◽  
Lauren B. Zapata ◽  
Catherine Ruhl
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
Influenza Infection ◽  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Labor And Delivery ◽  
2009 H1n1 ◽  
H1n1 Influenza Pandemic

scholarly journals INFECTION CONTROL PRACTICES

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1933-1936
Author(s):  
Imran Samejo ◽  
Gotam Das ◽  
Muhammad Haseeb Rana ◽  
Muhammad Waqar Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Control Measure ◽  
Financial Burden ◽  
Infection Control Measure ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Laboratory Work ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Social ◽  
B Virus ◽  
Study Setting

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and infection control practices among private dental laboratories in Karachi. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Private Dental Laboratories of Karachi. Period: 01st September 2017 to 01st February 2018. Materials and Methods: A pre structured questionnaire comprised of 09 questions regarding infection control was used to collect the data. A total 35 questionnaires were given to dental technicians. 29 questionnaires were obtained out of 35 distributed (response rate: 83%). Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 17.0 was used for data analysis. Results: Gloves were not worn by 76% of respondents while receiving the clinical items. Protective eyeglasses and protective face shield were not worn by 38% and 13% of respondents respectively during laboratory work. Few 13% of respondents were vaccinated against the hepatitis b virus. Clinical items were disinfected by 17% of respondents if not disinfected by dental clinic. Laboratory work was not disinfected by 90% of respondents before sending to clinic. Pumice slurry and water of pressure pot were changed by 6% and 6% respectively. Regarding infection control measure impose financial burden, 83% of respondents were agreed. Conclusion: The knowledge and practices of infection control were poor and below acceptable standards in private dental laboratories.

scholarly journals Clinical and economic analysis of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic among pregnant Korean women

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (5) ◽  
pp. 1136-1144
Author(s):  
Won Suk Choi ◽  
Min Joo Choi ◽  
Ji Yoon Noh ◽  
Joon Young Song ◽  
Woo Joo Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Influenza Pandemic ◽  
H1n1 Influenza ◽  
Korean Women ◽  
2009 H1n1 ◽  
H1n1 Influenza Pandemic
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