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Equipment Reuse (0):
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In 2007 and 2008, 115 patients were found to be either certainly or presumptively infected with the hepatitis C virus through the reuse of contaminated medication vials at two southern Nevada endoscopy clinics. A subsequent joint investigation by federal and state agencies found mult...
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PMID: 21613917
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This experimental, comparative, laboratory study evaluated the effectiveness of the sterilization of single-use laparoscopic instruments - SULIs (grasper, dissector, scissors, Veress needle and electrosurgical probe system), after contamination-challenge with bacterial spores and sheep blood, and com...
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PMID: 21584385
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Kinderkrankenschwester : Organ der Sektion Kinderkrankenpflege / Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Sozialpadiatrie und Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kinderheilkunde (30)4 2011
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Coprinus cinereus, which was able to decolorize the anthraquinone dye Cibacron Blue 3G-A (CB) enzymatically, was used as a biocatalyst for the decolorization of synthetic solutions containing this reactive dye. Coprinus cinereus was immobilized in both calcium alginate and polyacrylamide gels, and wa...
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PMID: 21438473
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Maltose-binding protein (MBP) is one of the most popular fusion partners being used for producing recombinant proteins in bacterial cells. MBP allows one to use a simple capture affinity step on amylose-agarose columns, resulting in a protein that is often 70-90% pure. In addition to protein-isolati...
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PMID: 20978971
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We conducted a retrospective cohort study to determine exposures associated with illness. Eligible patients had an invasive procedure in the 4 days before or after the procedure date of the initial case-patients. Infection control assessments were made, and environmental specimens collected.
Four la...
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PMID: 20975462
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Overall, 46 of 68 ASCs (67.6%; 95% confidence interval [CI], 55.9%-77.9%) had at least 1 lapse in infection control; 12 of 68 ASCs (17.6%; 95% CI, 9.9%-28.1%) had lapses identified in 3 or more of the 5 infection control categories. Common lapses included using single-dose medication vials for more...
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PMID: 20530781
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Compared with controls (no respirator), significant decreases in the breathing rate at both work rates (P < .05) and increases in tidal volume at the lower work rate (P < .01) were noted with respirator use. Approximately half the subjects had transcutaneous carbon dioxide levels above the upper lim...
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PMID: 20189685
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Journal of Chromatography A (1217)19 2010
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The aim of the present work was the development of a suitable methodology for the separation and determination of phenolic compounds in the hop plant. The developed methodology was based on the sample purification by adsorption of phenolic compounds from the matrix to polyvinylpolypyrrolidone (PVPP)...
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PMID: 19913228
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We modelled the financial and environmental costs of two commonly used anaesthetic plastic drug trays. We proposed that, compared with single-use trays, reusable trays are less expensive, consume less water and produce less carbon dioxide, and that routinely adding cotton and paper increases financi...
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PMID: 20514965
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The Healthy Hospital Project, an international collaboration, aimed to strengthen Ecuador's capacity to promote healthier and safer hospitals by reducing occupational transmission of infectious diseases. Team members conducted a needs assessment to identify workplace hazards and health risks in thre...
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PMID: 20602074
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The reuse of comminuted glass-fiber-reinforced resin with various granularities gathered from printed circuit manufacturing residues was investigated. As fillers, these residues were converted into polymeric composite board by an extrusion and injection process using polypropylene as a bonding agent...
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PMID: 20480852
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A new method based on a microcolumn packed with ionic liquid-modified silica combined with flame atomic absorption spectrometry has been developed for the determination of trace amount of cadmium (Cd) in environmental samples. The ionic liquid-modified silica sorbent was prepared by the surface of c...
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PMID: 20188980
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Respiratory Care (55)4 2010
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In a remote field setting the SpiroPro pneumotachometer tube can be cleaned and reused 5-9 times before it becomes inaccurate per the ATS criteria. Rigorous rinsing in distilled water and repeated calibration checks, at various flows up to 12 L/s, are essential for precise and accurate spirometry wi...
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PMID: 20406512
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Obesity Surgery (20)4 2010
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The reusable scalpel had a cost saving over single-use scalpel that increased with the number of cases. The reusable scalpel resulted in significant cost savings without impact on complication rate and ease-of-use....
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PMID: 19015932
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Waste Management (30)4 2010
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When reusing or disposing of contaminated granular waste materials there is a need to evaluate how the contaminants will interact on the pathway soil-groundwater and the effect this interaction will have on the surrounding environment. While column testing can provide a closer approximation to field...
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PMID: 20034777
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Methods in Molecular Biology (632)632 2010
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We uncover. Understanding the mechanisms of these aberrations to guide additional testing of the parents and genetic counseling of the patients and their families requires the expertise of individuals who are well-versed in meiotic mechanisms and chromosomal structures that may lead to these abnorma...
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PMID: 20217575
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Methods in Molecular Biology (627)627 2010
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We describe possible ways to prepare lipid membrane surfaces on various sensor chips and some of the experimental considerations one has to take into account when performing such experiments....
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PMID: 20217622
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Methods in Molecular Biology (627)627 2010
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We present protocols for capturing, washing and eluting proteins from Biacore instruments as well as for robust sample preparation for sensitive mass spectrometric identification....
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PMID: 20217629
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Methods in Molecular Biology (632)632 2010
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We gain a greater understanding of the mechanisms involved in this process, we also begin to unveil its complexities. The delicate balancing act played out by the multitude of DNA interacting proteins can easily become unhinged. The implications of this may potentially lead to cell death or a diseas...
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PMID: 20217578
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Colorectal Disease (12)3 2010
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Colorectal Disease (12)3 2010
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For all sizes, new instruments were more resistant to failure then the used ones (P < .05). A reduction in lifespan was observed ranging from 18% (30/.06) to 51% (25/.02). CONCLUSION: The results showed that clinical use significantly reduced cyclic fatigue resistance of RaCe rotary instruments comp...
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PMID: 20219578
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Both devices provide a secure airway under conditions of elevated intra abdominal pressure....
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PMID: 20169261
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The present study aims to identify a new recipe for reusable tissue mimicking phantoms that allows the optical visualization of thermal lesions produced in various applications of therapeutic ultrasound where thermal mechanisms are important. The phantom was made of polyacrylamide hydrogel containin...
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PMID: 19770089
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The Canadian journal of infection control : the official journal of the Community & Hospital Infection Control Association-Canada = Revue canadienne de prevention des infections / Association pour la prevention des infections a l'hopita... (25)1 2010
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Optimized microkeratome settings lead to minimized deviation from the intended flap thickness and are mandatory to improve flap accuracy. OLCR is an ideal method to proof individualized settings....
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PMID: 19924667
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In Brazil, single use diathermy pencils (SUDP) are among the most common reused devices. This study assesses the sterilization efficacy of reprocessing SUDP using two cleansing methods (manual or automated), followed by one of three of the low-temperature sterilization methods: Hydrogen Peroxide Pla...
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PMID: 20428701
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ORL-head and neck nursing : official journal of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (28)2 2010
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Uncertainty about endoscope reprocessing in the Otorhinolaryngology (ORL) office setting continues today especially regarding the care and cleaning of flexible endoscopes. In an effort to answer questions concerning how, when and how long to process endoscopes in the outpatient office, the Society o...
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PMID: 20491227
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Gastroenterology Nursing (33)1 2010
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Some charitable organizations and physicians are willing to assist in the compassionate donation of explanted pacemakers for reuse in medically underserved nations. However, healthcare organizations must recognize that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), device manufacturers, professional societ...
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PMID: 20151371
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Gastroenterology Nursing (33)1 2010
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Gastroenterology Nursing (33)4 2010
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The main cause of endoscopy-associated infections is failure to adhere to reprocessing guidelines. More information about factors impacting compliance is needed to support the development of effective interventions. The purpose of this multisite, observational study was to evaluate reprocessing prac...
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PMID: 20679783
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Sterilization is the best method to counter the threats of microorganisms. The purpose of sterilization in the field of health care is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. In dentistry, it primarily relates to processing reusable instruments to prevent cross-infection. The aim of this study...
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PMID: 20215664
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Modern Healthcare (39)49 2009
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the study has demonstrated that the microbial challenge faced by the technician responsible for the cleaning and sterilization of trocars is low, as compared to the challenge imposed by biological markers. Nevertheless, it may be not inferred that the risks for infectious complications for patients...
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PMID: 20101372
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Santé Publique Dentaire, Dpt d'Odontologie, Fac. de Médecine, de Pharma. et d'Odontol., Univ. Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Sénégal.
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We noticed that the dental structures were facing a deficit of materials and products of extraction. Face to the outbreak of serious illnesses as infections of HIV and Hepatitis B, the practitioner and his team must be sensitized and trained to struggle against the transmissible infections and to ca...
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PMID: 20614696
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This study evidences 1. the successful implementation of the quality assessment assurance in Germany and 2. a substantial improvement in the quality of reprocessing flexible endoscopes achieved by these measures with a drop from 50 % of failed tests observed before the introduction in 2000 - 2001 to...
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PMID: 19899021
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We hypothesised that two new silicone disposable laryngeal mask airways, Meditech Systems Limited (MSL) and ProAct (PA), would perform similarly to the Classic Laryngeal Mask Airway (cLMA) in spontaneously breathing adult patients. One hundred and twenty consecutive adult patients were prospectively...
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PMID: 20014607
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We tested a prototype and regeneration method using densely packed, short-chain SAMs. Used in conjunction with controlled surface roughness, they reduced re-adsorption and non-specific molecule adsorption. Results confirmed short-chain SAM formation in enclosed microfluidic devices, and desorption p...
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PMID: 19709871
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The viability of treating high-concentration antibiotic wastewater by an anaerobic membrane bioreactor was studied using submerged flat sheet membrane. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of organic loading rate and hydraulic retention time on the removal of cephalosporin derivati...
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PMID: 19886426
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AANA Journal (77)4 2009
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A novel nonenzymatic glucose sensor was developed based on the renewable Ni nanoparticle-loaded carbon nanofiber paste (NiCFP) electrode. The NiCF nanocomposite was prepared by combination of electrospinning technique with thermal treatment method. The scanning electron microscopy (S...
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PMID: 19450966
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Analyst (Cambridge UK) (134)7 2009
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Access to high-quality and safe food is a basic need in our community and, consequently, the European Union has defined maximum residue levels (MRLs) for a number of antibacterial compounds. However, despite the obvious demand for quantitative multi-residue detection methods that can be carried out...
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PMID: 19562212
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