Minimizing hair dispersal: Is this an opportunity for improvement in health care–acquired infection prevention?

Mantyh, Christopher R.; Xi, Hugo; Pearson, Lena; Perl, Trish M.

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.09.001

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“…Using microbial cultures once per month, 506 cultures were obtained for 361 patients over one year. Several factors were significantly correlated with colonization, including the In vitro work using tape samples from patients Berkowitz et al, 1974 9 Marples et al, 1985 10 Keys et al, 1978 11 Aziz et al, 1984 12 Rammaert et al, 2012 13 Livesley and Richardson,1993 14 Bundy, 1989 15 Powell et al, 1987 16 CDC, 1978 17 Diaz et al, 1986 18 Love, 2013 19 Krug et al, 2016 20 Oldman, 1991 21 James et al, 2000 22 Gartemberg et al, 1978 23 Stiller et al, 1994 24 Krug et al, 2014 25 Lindberg et al, 2017 6 Redelmeier & Livesley, 1999 26 Arpin et al, 2002 27 Bauer and Densen, 1979 28 Hughes et al, 1995 29 Mantyh et al, 2017 30 Cady et al, 2011 31 Lipscombe and Juma, 2007 32 Everett et al, 1979 33 du Plessis et al, 1997 34 Spencer et al, 2018 35 Harris et al, 2012 36 Bottone et al, 1979 37 Dickinson et al, 1998 38 Hooker et al, 2020 7 Mead et al, 1979 39 Alsuwaida 2002 40 Dennis et al, 1980 42 Garg et al, 2009 43 Patterson et al, 1986 44 McClusky et al, 2015 41 Endoh et al, 2004 45 Christiaens et al, 2005 46 Lalayanni et al, 2012 47 Foster ...…”

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“…Interestingly, a few articles described the use of tape to remove surgical site hair after clipping; one mentioned that several respondents reported noticing contamination of the tape roll used for hair removal. 30,35 This illustrates an example where tape is creatively used for a purpose other than for what it is intended and can once again become a vector for infection if it has time to collect environmental microorganisms prior to its use. Finally, a few articles were identified in which tape was used as a collection device to sample microorganisms from various environments suspected to be contaminated.…”

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Infection prevention practices and the use of medical tapes

Bernatchez

Schommer

2021

American Journal of Infection Control

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Background: Medical tapes are ubiquitous in healthcare and there are currently no guidelines for their storage and use. Tapes cannot be cleaned or disinfected; yet, several clinicians may use a given roll for any number of patients. Reports of tape contamination associated with clinical infection have been published. Purpose: We reviewed the literature reporting microbiological studies, case reports of infections, and nosocomial outbreaks associated with the use of medical tapes and other adhesive devices to assess the prevalence of this problem. Methods: We conducted a literature search for cross-contamination due to medical tape use in 6 databases in June 2020 using indexing terms for surgical tape, adhesive agent, adhesives or the keyword for tape. We compiled available evidence on tape contamination as a cause for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). Main findings: Forty-two publications reported relevant microbiological studies, case reports of infections, and/or nosocomial outbreaks. Results demonstrated that tape rolls handled with questionable practices can harbor pathogens. Some studies showed the association between contaminated tape and HAIs, which in some cases even led to death. Conclusions: The time has come to establish national guidelines to help reduce the risk of cross-contamination from medical tapes. We offer suggested elements for these guidelines. The COVID-19 pandemic brings greater scrutiny to eliminate any avoidable cause of infection transmission.

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Infection prevention practices and the use of medical tapes

Bernatchez

Schommer

2021

American Journal of Infection Control

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Revisiting Perioperative Hair Removal Practices

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Leaper²,

Barnes³

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AORN Journal

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The standard of practice for perioperative hair removal is largely based on research that is outdated and underpowered. Although there is evidence to support the practice of clipping instead of shaving, current recommendations are to remove hair only when absolutely necessary. Human hair is bacteria‐laden and challenging to disinfect, and clipping can be a safe method of hair removal that does not damage the skin. This article considers the removal of hair at the incision site with clippers, either before the patient enters the OR or in a manner that completely contains clipped hair, for every procedure, not just when absolutely necessary. There have been only two studies to date comparing clipping with no hair removal; more research is needed on this subject.

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Minimizing hair dispersal: Is this an opportunity for improvement in health care–acquired infection prevention?

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Infection prevention practices and the use of medical tapes

Infection prevention practices and the use of medical tapes

Revisiting Perioperative Hair Removal Practices

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