Nielsen H, Jacobsen JB, Stokke DB, Brinkløv MM, Christensen KN. Cross-infection from contaminated anaesthetic equipment. A real hazard?
Anaesthesia 1980;
35:703-8. [PMID:
7001947 DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-2044.1980.tb03885.x]
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Abstract
A definite relationship between the use of contaminated anaesthetic equipment and subsequent pulmonary infection remains to be established. There is however indirect and circumstantial evidence suggesting that cross-infection may occur, and further an increased susceptibility of surgical patients to pulmonary infections has been demonstrated. Decontamination should be recommended before the equipment is re-used. Pasteurisation may prove sufficient and this can be obtained employing a specially designed dish-washing machine.
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