Risk of Surgical Site Infections Reduced By Wound Irrigation With Antiseptic Solutions: Study
The findings back up CDC guidelines calling for antiseptic cleansing after surgery to prevent surgical site infections.
Tag Archives: Hospital Infection
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Decolonization Technique Could Lead to Fewer Nursing Home “Superbug” Infections: Study
Researchers indicate that the nursing home decolonization technique was achievable with existing staff and leadership, suggesting other facilities should be able to duplicate the reductions in serious and life-threatening infections.
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Drug Resistant Fungal Pathogen Linked to High Hospital Death Rates: CDC Report
C. auris infections, which are often antibiotic-resistant, result in death for about one-third of patients who contract the fungal pathogen.
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FDA Issues Oxygenator Device Warning Over Patient Infection Risks
Recalled oxygenator and blood filtration devices may increase infection risks in heart patients, including children, the federal health officials warn.
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Seattle Hospital Bacterial Infection Outbreak Kills 4, Sickens Dozens of Patients
The hospital has yet to identify the source of the bacterial infections, which can be transferred from person-to-person or through contaminated medical devices.
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Olympus Gets Another FDA Warning Letter for Failing to Address Duodenoscope Complaints
Repeated problems with duodenoscopes and the risk of patient infections have led to industry-wide changes in their design.
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Disposable Duodenoscope Elevator Caps Appear Effective in Preventing Infections, Study Finds
Standard duodenoscopes were three times as likely to have persistent microbial contamination when compared to duodenoscopes with disposable elevator caps
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Olympus Gets FDA Warning Letter Over Failing to Meet Endoscope, Duodenoscope Medical Device Reporting Requirements
FDA indicates Olympus failed to report complaints over endoscope products in a timely manner, which is necessary to help regulators monitor infections or reprocessing failures associated with the devices.
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Unexpected Medical Problems Among Hospitalized Patients Decreased Significantly Over the Last 10 Years: Study
Despite the improvements, researchers say hospitals still have much to do to prevent unexpected medical problems and improve patient safety.
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Surgical Heater-Cooler Devices Carry Risk of Deadly NTM Infections, FDA Warns
The FDA is warning about the risk of Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) infections linked to heart surgery heater-coolers.
