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Issues of Infection Control in Prehospital Settings

Author(s) -

Angus C. McDonell

Publication year - 2008

Publication title -

australasian journal of paramedicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.177

H-Index - 15

ISSN - 2202-7270

DOI - 10.33151/ajp.6.4.476

Subject(s) - infection control , medicine , medical emergency , best practice , intensive care medicine , resuscitation , control (management) , emergency medicine , computer science , management , artificial intelligence , economics

This paper considers infection control issues relevant to prehospital care providers. Specifically it examines practices related to the routine cleaning of patient monitoring cables between patients and, the cleaning and disinfection of respiratory equipment, in particular laryngoscope blades, facemasks and self-inflating resuscitation bags. The infection control issues are identified and an analysis of the operational, human resource and management practices relevant to these issues are discussed. Recommendations for best practice are explored.

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