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Handwashing more important than isolation in controlling MRSA superbug infection

 
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2009-03/sfgm-hmi032709.php

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Apr 01, 2009
Why can't these authors try and answer questions we don't know instead of repeating studies. Using our common sense we know, moving patients through coridar and from one area ward to another will spread the bacteria around in the hospitals.

We also know excessive hand washing can dry hands increasing bacterial colonization. Using detergents and antiseptic lotions flushed through the sink has increased colonization of antibiotic resistant bacterial growth in the drainage system. Instruments like stethascope, doctor’s handbag, aurascopes and moniters are all colonized with bacterias.

It would be helpful if some one observed the what the nurses do, how they manage to contaminate equipments and how the infection is introduced int patients. Doctors in our hospitals are the minority and find it hard to point out the mistakes done by these nurses.

Apr 02, 2009
maggiebrown said...
There have been serious and deadly consequences due to these flu viruses, including but not limited to MRSA. There is more we can do besides washing our hands properly. Remember young children are the #1 spreaders of germs, so if you are around them, check out Germy Wormy Germ Smart Kids. It teaches children in an innovative and imaginative way not only effective handwashing skills, but other ways to both avoid AND keep from spreading germs. Parents, schools and daycare centers are raving about it!

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