Abstract
The relative contribution of stethoscopes in microbial cross-transmission in comparison to the examiners’ hands has not been well described. The aim of this study is to compare stethoscope versus hand contamination following a physical exam and identify predictors of stethoscope contamination.
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Introduction / objectives The relative contribution of stethoscopes in microbial cross-transmission in comparison to the examiners’ hands has not been well described
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Diaphragm contamination was strongly associated with the patient's level of skin contamination
Summary
A Schneider*, C Tschopp, Y Longtin, G Renzi, A Gayet-Ageron, J Schrenzel, D Pittet. From International Conference on Prevention & Infection Control (ICPIC 2011) Geneva, Switzerland. 29 June – 2 July 2011. The aim of this study is to compare stethoscope versus hand contamination following a physical exam and identify predictors of stethoscope contamination
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