Blood Pressure Cuff as a Potential Vector of Pathogenic Microorganisms A Prospective Study in a Teaching Hospital

Gialluly, C. de; Morange, Virginie; Gialluly, E. De; Loulergue, J.; Mee, N. van der; Quentin, Roland

doi:10.1086/507284

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“…Although BP cuffs are commonly shared in medical facilities, their routine disinfection was performed infrequently, 16 facilitating bacterial infection. 17 In 10% of IMUs, BP cuffs were cleaned once a month or less or even never. In addition, hospital staff reused BP cuffs without cleaning between patients; these data should be considered to evaluate preventive measures in reducing exogenous contamination of cuffs and skin infections.…”

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Self-reported hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia management by Italian Internal Medicine Units: a national survey of the FADOI Study Group in Cardiovascular Medicine

Mazza¹,

Lenti²,

D'Avino

et al. 2017

Ital J Med

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the management practices of internal medicine clinicians for patients with cardiovascular risk factors, with particular respect to treatment thresholds, medication choices and target goals. A sample of internists - representatives of Internal Medicine Units (IMUs) from all the regions in Italy - were identified by the cardiovascular medicine study group of the Italian Internal Medicine FADOI (Federazione delle Associazioni dei Dirigenti Ospedalieri Internisti) Society and invited to fill out a questionnaire about hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia. From the 101 questionnaires collected, it was found that despite large heterogeneity between IMUs in terms of patient management and adherence to guidelines, internists were experts in the management of patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors and associated comorbidities. We hope that these data prompt the internal medicine community to consider the value of producing shared, real-world guidelines on the management of cardiovascular disease.

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Self-reported hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia management by Italian Internal Medicine Units: a national survey of the FADOI Study Group in Cardiovascular Medicine

Mazza¹,

Lenti²,

D'Avino

et al. 2017

Ital J Med

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“…[5][6][7][8][9][10] In consequence, we propose a novel, human factors-informed infection prevention concept. This concept suggests that infectious risk resides to a considerable proportion in seemingly innocent but frequent care-related manipulations at infectious risk moments (IRMs) that include-yet go beyond-indications for hand hygiene.…”

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Infectious Risk Moments: A Novel, Human Factors–Informed Approach to Infection Prevention

Clack

Schmutz

Manser

et al. 2014

Infect. Control Hosp. Epidemiol.

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“…[76]. Subsequent studies of other equipment including blood pressure cuffs and stethoscopes suggest that these devices might also be vectors for transmission of pathogens including C. difficile [77,78]. In a recent study, stethoscopes were found to acquire and transfer C. difficile spores as often as gloved hands during simulated routine physical examinations on patients with documented CDI [78].…”

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Clostridium difficile: Changing Epidemiology, Treatment and Infection Prevention Measures

Cecil

2012

Curr Infect Dis Rep

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Clostridium difficile was first reported as a cause of antibiotic-associated colitis in 1978. In more recent years we have witnessed disturbing trends associated with C. difficile infection (CDI). CDI has become more common, affecting populations previously considered at low risk, more severe with an associated increase in mortality, and more difficult to treat with some patients experiencing multiple relapses and a reduced responsiveness to previously effective antibiotics. These trends have been coincident with the emergence of a new hypervirulent strain responsible for several outbreaks in the last decade. Fortunately, we have also seen promising developments, particularly with regard to testing and treatment. This review discusses recent changes in the epidemiology of CDI and recent developments in the testing, treatment and prevention of CDI.

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Blood Pressure Cuff as a Potential Vector of Pathogenic Microorganisms A Prospective Study in a Teaching Hospital

Abstract: The results of this survey highlight the importance of recognizing BP cuffs as potential vectors of pathogenic bacteria among patients and as a source of reinfection when dedicated to a single patient, emphasizing the urgent need for validated procedures for their use and maintenance.

Cited by 49 publications

References 17 publications

Self-reported hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia management by Italian Internal Medicine Units: a national survey of the FADOI Study Group in Cardiovascular Medicine

Self-reported hypertension, dyslipidemia and hyperuricemia management by Italian Internal Medicine Units: a national survey of the FADOI Study Group in Cardiovascular Medicine

Infectious Risk Moments: A Novel, Human Factors–Informed Approach to Infection Prevention

Clostridium difficile: Changing Epidemiology, Treatment and Infection Prevention Measures

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