An Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Related to Contaminated Urodynamic Equipment
- 1 July 1997
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
- Vol. 18 (7) , 509-510
- https://doi.org/10.2307/30141192
Abstract
Investigation of an outbreak of multiresistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa urinary tract infections within our hospital identified the urodynamic laboratory as the point source. Disinfection procedures were inadequate, and transducers designated for single-patient use were used repeatedly and subsequently became contaminated. These improper procedures were part of a cost-containment effort.Keywords
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