Open AccessDesign of a new non-sterile glove-dispensing unit to reduce touch-based
Author(s) -
Jennifer Amos
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
australasian medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1836-1935
DOI - 10.4066/amj.2014.2043
Subject(s) - glovebox , 3d printed , medicine , cross infection , computer science , simulation , biomedical engineering , mechanical engineering , engineering , emergency medicine
Despite best efforts by healthcare providers to sterilise their hands through hand washing prior to touching medical equipment and patients, bacteria are still present and can be spread through physical contact. We aimed to reduce the spread of touch-induced and airborne bacteria and virus spreading by using a touch-free glove-dispensing system that minimally exposes gloves in the box to air.
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