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Instruments That Cause Cross Infection?
Question: I have been asked to name instruments used that may cause a cross infection
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Dear madam,
Cross infection is the transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object, or place to another. They can occur in hospital setting where they are termed nosocomial .
Cross infections can occur from -
surgical procedures
urinary catheters
intravenous canuulas
Central venous catheters,
infected bandages, swabs
infected masks
unsterilised instruments like tongue depressor
The most common cause of cross infection is the failure of hospital staff to properly wash their hands after taking off latex gloves or before wearing a new pair. Hand hygiene is the most important step in preventing cross infection .
These are the common causes that lead to cross infection .
If you have any further queries feel free to ask.
Thank you .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Thank you for posting your query on XXXXXXX
Dear madam,
Cross infection is the transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object, or place to another. They can occur in hospital setting where they are termed nosocomial .
Cross infections can occur from -
surgical procedures
urinary catheters
intravenous canuulas
Central venous catheters,
infected bandages, swabs
infected masks
unsterilised instruments like tongue depressor
The most common cause of cross infection is the failure of hospital staff to properly wash their hands after taking off latex gloves or before wearing a new pair. Hand hygiene is the most important step in preventing cross infection .
These are the common causes that lead to cross infection .
If you have any further queries feel free to ask.
Thank you .
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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