Readers' Forum Results of a Survey of Infection Control Practices for Respiratory Therapy Equipment
- 1 June 1986
- journal article
- special sections
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Infection Control
- Vol. 7 (6) , 327-332
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0195941700064365
Abstract
The responses to a comprehensive survey of infection control practices for respiratory therapy equipment, previously published in the Readers' Forum section of Infection Control, are summarized in Tables 1 through 3. Responses were obtained from 205 United States hospitals; 65% were community hospitals and 38% had <500 ventilator days/year. In some cases, the total number of responses exceeded 100% because of practices that required multiple responses.Keywords
This publication has 7 references indexed in Scilit:
- Cost-effective application of the centers for disease control guideline for prevention of nosocomial pneumoniaAmerican Journal of Infection Control, 1985
- Contaminated medication nebulizers in mechanical ventilator circuitsThe American Journal of Medicine, 1984
- Results of a Survey of Ventilator Circuit Practices in the United StatesInfection Control, 1984
- Contamination of Mechanical Ventilators with Tubing Changes Every 24 or 48 HoursNew England Journal of Medicine, 1982
- Guideline for Prevention of Nosocomial PneumoniaInfection Control, 1982
- Nebulization EquipmentAmerican Journal of Diseases of Children, 1966
- The Potential Role of Inhalation Therapy Equipment in Nosocomial Pulmonary Infection*Journal of Clinical Investigation, 1965