| A Randomized Controlled Trial of the Arctic Sun® Temperature Management System Versus Conventional Methods for Preventing Hypothermia During Off-Pump Cardiac Surgery |
Hilary P. Grocott, MD, FRCPC; Joseph P. Mathew, MD; Elizabeth H. Carver, BSN; Barbara Phillips-Bute, PhD; Kevin P. Landolpho, MD; Mark F. Newman, MD; and the Neurologic Outcome Research Group (NORG) of the Duke Heart Center.
From the Department of Anesthesiology and Surgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C. Published in Anesthesia and Analgesia 2004; 98:298-302.
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| Airborne Particles from Latex Gloves in the Hospital Environment |
Newsom SWB, Shaw P. 1997 May. European Journal of Surgery 163(Suppl 579): 31-3.
This paper explores the capability of powder particles to transport microorganisms. Both laboratory studies and clinical air sampling confirm that microorganisms can adsorb to and be transported by powder thus potentially placing powder in the role of a vector for pathogens in the hospital environment.
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| Association Between Postoperative Hypothermia and Adverse Outcome After Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery |
Steven R. Insler, DO, Michael S. O'Connor, DO, Marvin J. Leventhal, MS, David R. Nelson, MS and Normal J. Starr, MD. Departments of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Biostatistics, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio. As published in The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Volume 70 2000
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| Bibliography—Prevent Surgical Site Infections |
A publication of the Safer Healthcare Now! Campaign, Canadian Patient Safety Institute, www.saferhealthcarenow.ca.
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| Complications and Treatment of Mild Hypothermia |
Daniel I. Sessler, M.D. As published in Anesthesiology, August 2001 Volume 95, No. 2
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| Consequences Of Hypothermia |
S.M. Frank, Current Anesthesia & Critical Care 2001 Vol. 12
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| Dusting Down |
Glasgow, D. & Sommers, J. March 2003 Healthcare Equipment & Supplies 156
Di Glasgow and Jay Sommers discuss the infection control and contamination issues connected with airborne linting in the operating theatre.
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| Enteral Feeding Tube Care |
Research articles related to enteral feeding tube care generated with a query through the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) and PubMed. Search is actually being conducted at NLM with relevant articles from the last 30 days.
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| Enteral Feeding Tube Placement/Replacement |
Research articles related to enteral feeding tube placement generated with a query through the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) and PubMed. Search is actually being conducted at NLM with relevant articles from the last 30 days.
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| Enteral Nutrition |
Research articles related to enteral nutrition generated with a query through the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) and PubMed. Search is actually being conducted at NLM with relevant articles from the last 30 days.
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| Enterostomy Care |
Research articles related to stoma care generated with a query through the US National Library of Medicine (NLM) and PubMed. Search is actually being conducted at NLM with relevant articles from the last 30 days.
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| Evaluation of a New Temperature Management System During Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass |
Thomas A. Vassiliades Jr., James L. Nielsen, James L. Lonquist, Pensacola Heart Institute, Pensacola, FL. As published in Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 2, © 2003 Elsevier B.V.
The Arctic Sun® Temperature Management System is now marketed solely as the KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System.
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| FirstHAND-Volume 1:Critical Glove Barrier Issues |
Although gloves manufactured with different materials have comparable leak defect limits when removed directly from the box, their actual on-the-job barrier performance may be extremely different. This publication reviews glove barrier issues that are critical to prudent glove selection, and end-user practices in the healthcare setting.
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| FirstHAND-Volume 2:Glove-Associated Reactions |
It is crucial when selecting medical gloves that one be knowledgeable of the reactions and sensitivities that have been associated with their use. This publication reviews the three types of glove-associated reactions [Irritation; Type IV, Chemical Allergy; and Type I, Natural Rubber Latex Allergy], identifies their causes and symptoms; and presents management strategies.
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| FirstHAND-Volume 3: Potential Consequences of Glove Powder |
Glove powder has been associated with potential consequences that include reactions and sensitivities, respiratory complications, impaired wound healing, and faulty laboratory results. This publication describes USP Absorbable Dusting Powder, reviews methods of powder dispersion and identifies concerns for the wearer and patient.
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| Four Steps Can Reduce the Risk of Surgical Fires |
Same Day Surgery, August 2003 27(8), pgs. 85-87 (KLM-1833)
Of the more than 27 million outpatient surgeries performed each year, approximately 100 surgical fires occur, resulting in up to 20 serious injuries and one or two patient deaths annually, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and ECRI, a Plymouth Meeting, PA-based nonprofit health research firm. This article explore preventative action.
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| Glove Me Tender |
Francis AL. 2000 May 15. The Scientist 14(10): 1-2.
This is the report of a blind study on glove comparisons. The glove comparison chart is based on the subjective opinion of testers. Tests were done on 7 brands of nitrile gloves - Allegiance Multi-Flex; Ansell Touch N Tuff; Best N-DEX; High Five’s Nitrile Exam; Medline's Accutouch; Microflex's Supreno; Safeskin's Purple Nitrile*-- Safeskin overall rated the highest.
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| Guideline for Prevention of Surgical Site Infection, 1999 |
Alicia J. Mangram, MD; Teresa C. Horan, MPH, CIC; Michele L. Pearson, MD; Leah Christine Silver, BS; William R. Jarvis, MD; The Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee, Hospital Infections Program, National Center for Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Service, US Department of Health and Human Services
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| Health and Economic Impact of Surgical Site Infections Diagnosed after Hospital Discharge |
Eli N. Perencevich,*† Kenneth E. Sands,*† Sara E. Cosgrove,* Edward Guadagnoli,‡ Ellen Meara,‡ and Richard Platt§†‡, *Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; †Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Eastern Massachusetts Prevention Epicenter, Boston, MA, USA; ‡Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA; and §Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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| KIMBERLY-CLARK* Knowledge Network Article Reprints |
Reprints of pertinent articles are listed. Click on the title of each reprint to be linked to the entire article.
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| Lint Shedding Cannot Be Overlooked |
Glasgow, D. & Sommers, J. August 2003 The Clinical Services Journal 168
Di Glasgow and Jay Sommers discuss airborne linting in the operating theatre and linked infection control and contamination issues.
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| Maintaining Intraoperative Normothermia: A Meta-analysis of Outcomes With Costs |
Christine Brown Mahoney, RN, PhD, MS & Jan Odom, RN, MS, CPAN, FAAN. As published in AANA Journal April 1999 Volume 67, No. 2
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| Multi-society guideline for reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes |
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 58(1), pgs 1-8. Proper GI endoscope cleaning of the entire endoscope including valves, channels and connectors is critical to the safety and success of their use.
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| New IV Guidelines: What's Most Critical to Know |
Infection Control Today, McCormick, R. and Rutledge, L., 2003; 7: 43 (KLM-723), discusses the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for preventing IV – related infections. Why is the CDC so concerned with this topic?
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| Oral Care Survey Press Release |
(ROSWELL, Ga. – May 7, 2008) – A recent survey by Kimberly-Clark Health Care reveals that clinicians prefer the new Kimberly-Clark* KimVent* 24-Hour Oral Care Kit when providing oral care for ventilator-assisted patients. The survey of 354 clinicians from 27 hospitals across the country indicated that nine out of 10 who used the KimVent* 24-Hour Oral Care Kit would recommend it over previously used methods for oral care.
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| Performance of latex and nonlatex medical examination gloves during simulated use |
In the response to the rise in latex allergies, gloves made from a variety of nonlatex materials have been introduced into the health care environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of glove stress, type of material (vinyl, nitrile, copolymer, latex) and manufacturer on the barrier effectiveness of medical exam gloves.
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| Post-Surgical Complications Associated with the Use of USP Absorbable Dusting Powder |
Truscott W. Surgical Technology International VIII, 65-74.
Post-surgical glove powder (modified cornstarch) complications are described by specialty procedure highlighted with case reports. The pathophysiological mechanisms involved with the various complications are outlined. Contributing agents such as glove-associated chemical sensitizers, cytotoxic chemicals and endotoxins are discussed.
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| Preliminary Evaluation of the Arctic Sun® Temperature-Controlling System During Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery |
Timothy O. Stanley, M.D., Hilary P. Grocott, MD, FRCPC, Joseph P. Mathew, MD, Barabra Phillips-Bute, PhD, Kevin P. Landolfo, MD, Mark F. Newman, MD, and the Neurologic Outcome Research Group (NORG) and C.A.R.E. Investigators of the Duke Heart Center. Department of Anesthesiology and Surgery, Division of Cardiac Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC. © 2004 by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published in Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2003.
The Arctic Sun® Temperature Management System referenced in the attached study is now marketed solely as the KIMBERLY-CLARK* Patient Warming System.
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| Taking Cover: Single-Use vs. Reusable Gowns and Drapes |
Gruendemann BJ. 2002 Mar. Infection Control Today, 32-34.
Single-use drapes and gowns are used daily as protective barriers in a majority of US hospitals. In today’s healthcare environment, safety, barrier quality, cost, and infection prevention are key words of supreme importance in patient care. This article explores those factors that should be carefully considered when selecting gowns and drapes.
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