-
2
-
-
84863189507
-
Managing and preventing exposure events from inappropriately reprocessed endoscopes
-
Weber DJ Managing and preventing exposure events from inappropriately reprocessed endoscopes. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2012, 33:657-660.
-
(2012)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.33
, pp. 657-660
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
-
3
-
-
0028290954
-
Audit of bronchoscope disinfection: a survey of procedures in England and Wales and incidents of mycobacterial contamination
-
Uttley AH, Simpson RA Audit of bronchoscope disinfection: a survey of procedures in England and Wales and incidents of mycobacterial contamination. J Hosp Infect 1994, 26:301-308.
-
(1994)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.26
, pp. 301-308
-
-
Uttley, A.H.1
Simpson, R.A.2
-
4
-
-
0027076628
-
Transmission of infection by gastrointestinal endoscopy and bronchoscopy
-
Spach DH, Silverstein FE, Stamm WE Transmission of infection by gastrointestinal endoscopy and bronchoscopy. Ann Intern Med 1993, 118:117-128.
-
(1993)
Ann Intern Med
, vol.118
, pp. 117-128
-
-
Spach, D.H.1
Silverstein, F.E.2
Stamm, W.E.3
-
5
-
-
0034827267
-
Lessons from outbreaks associated with bronchoscopy
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA Lessons from outbreaks associated with bronchoscopy. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2001, 22:403-408.
-
(2001)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.22
, pp. 403-408
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
-
6
-
-
0242568023
-
The prevention of infection following gastrointestinal endoscopy: the importance of prophylaxis and reprocessing
-
Slack Inc, Thorofare, NJ, A.J. DiMarino, S.B. Benjamin (Eds.), 2nd ed.
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA, DiMarino AJ The prevention of infection following gastrointestinal endoscopy: the importance of prophylaxis and reprocessing. Gastrointestinal Diseases: An Endoscopic Approach 2002, 87-106. Slack Inc, Thorofare, NJ. 2nd ed. A.J. DiMarino, S.B. Benjamin (Eds.).
-
(2002)
Gastrointestinal Diseases: An Endoscopic Approach
, pp. 87-106
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
DiMarino, A.J.3
-
7
-
-
0036604095
-
An outbreak of Mycobacterium chelonae infection following liposuction
-
Meyers H, Brown-Elliott BA, Moore D, et al. An outbreak of Mycobacterium chelonae infection following liposuction. Clin Infect Dis 2002, 34:1500-1507.
-
(2002)
Clin Infect Dis
, vol.34
, pp. 1500-1507
-
-
Meyers, H.1
Brown-Elliott, B.A.2
Moore, D.3
-
8
-
-
0023759803
-
Mycobacterium chelonae causing otitis media in an ear-nose-and-throat practice
-
Lowry PW, Jarvis WR, Oberle AD, et al. Mycobacterium chelonae causing otitis media in an ear-nose-and-throat practice. N Engl J Med 1988, 319:978-982.
-
(1988)
N Engl J Med
, vol.319
, pp. 978-982
-
-
Lowry, P.W.1
Jarvis, W.R.2
Oberle, A.D.3
-
10
-
-
84924381421
-
Selection and use of disinfectants in healthcare
-
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, C.G. Mayhall (Ed.), 4th ed.
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Selection and use of disinfectants in healthcare. Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control 2012, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 4th ed. C.G. Mayhall (Ed.).
-
(2012)
Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
11
-
-
84876943043
-
Disinfection, sterilization, and control of hospital waste
-
Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, Philadelphia, G.L. Mandell, J.E. Bennett, R. Dolin (Eds.), 7th ed.
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Disinfection, sterilization, and control of hospital waste. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases 2009, 3677-3695. Churchill Livingstone Elsevier, Philadelphia. 7th ed. G.L. Mandell, J.E. Bennett, R. Dolin (Eds.).
-
(2009)
Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases
, pp. 3677-3695
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
12
-
-
80955129136
-
An overview of disinfection and sterilization
-
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC, W.A. Rutala (Ed.)
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ An overview of disinfection and sterilization. Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles, Practices, Current Issues, New Research, and New Technologies 2010, 18-83. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC. W.A. Rutala (Ed.).
-
(2010)
Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles, Practices, Current Issues, New Research, and New Technologies
, pp. 18-83
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
13
-
-
84973890054
-
Disinfection and sterilization in health-care facilities
-
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, W.R. Jarvis (Ed.), 6th ed.
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Disinfection and sterilization in health-care facilities. Bennett and Brachman's Hospital Infections 2013, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 6th ed. W.R. Jarvis (Ed.).
-
(2013)
Bennett and Brachman's Hospital Infections
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
14
-
-
0002556667
-
Chemical disinfection of medical and surgical materials
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Favero MS, Bond WW Chemical disinfection of medical and surgical materials. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 881-917. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 881-917
-
-
Favero, M.S.1
Bond, W.W.2
-
15
-
-
0002239984
-
Chemical disinfection of medical and surgical materials
-
Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, C. Lawrence, S.S. Block (Eds.)
-
Spaulding EH Chemical disinfection of medical and surgical materials. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 1968, 517-531. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia. C. Lawrence, S.S. Block (Eds.).
-
(1968)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 517-531
-
-
Spaulding, E.H.1
-
16
-
-
0020573940
-
CDC guidelines for the prevention and control of nosocomial infections: guideline for hospital environmental control
-
Simmons BP CDC guidelines for the prevention and control of nosocomial infections: guideline for hospital environmental control. Am J Infect Control 1983, 11:97-120.
-
(1983)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.11
, pp. 97-120
-
-
Simmons, B.P.1
-
17
-
-
0004230372
-
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
-
-
-
18
-
-
0029738949
-
APIC guideline for selection and use of disinfectants. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc
-
1994, 1995, and 1996 APIC Guidelines Committee
-
Rutala WA APIC guideline for selection and use of disinfectants. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Am J Infect Control 1996, 24:313-342. 1994, 1995, and 1996 APIC Guidelines Committee.
-
(1996)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.24
, pp. 313-342
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
-
19
-
-
0001870548
-
Disinfection, sterilization and waste disposal
-
Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore, R.P. Wenzel (Ed.), 3rd ed.
-
Rutala WA Disinfection, sterilization and waste disposal. Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Infections 1997, 539-593. Williams and Wilkins, Baltimore. 3rd ed. R.P. Wenzel (Ed.).
-
(1997)
Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Infections
, pp. 539-593
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
-
20
-
-
0022501175
-
CDC guideline for handwashing and hospital environmental control, 1985
-
Garner JS, Favero MS CDC guideline for handwashing and hospital environmental control, 1985. Infect Control 1986, 7:231-243.
-
(1986)
Infect Control
, vol.7
, pp. 231-243
-
-
Garner, J.S.1
Favero, M.S.2
-
21
-
-
0025408763
-
APIC guideline for selection and use of disinfectants
-
Rutala WA APIC guideline for selection and use of disinfectants. Am J Infect Control 1990, 18:99-117.
-
(1990)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.18
, pp. 99-117
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
-
22
-
-
79958725386
-
Disinfection: is it time to reconsider Spaulding?
-
McDonnell G, Burke P Disinfection: is it time to reconsider Spaulding?. J Hosp Infect 2011, 78:163-170.
-
(2011)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.78
, pp. 163-170
-
-
McDonnell, G.1
Burke, P.2
-
25
-
-
0030074687
-
Comparison of ion plasma, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and 100% ethylene oxide sterilizers to the 12/88 ethylene oxide gas sterilizer
-
Alfa MJ, DeGagne P, Olson N, et al. Comparison of ion plasma, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and 100% ethylene oxide sterilizers to the 12/88 ethylene oxide gas sterilizer. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1996, 17:92-100.
-
(1996)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.17
, pp. 92-100
-
-
Alfa, M.J.1
DeGagne, P.2
Olson, N.3
-
26
-
-
84876912735
-
New developments in reprocessing semicritical devices
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ New developments in reprocessing semicritical devices. Am J Infect Control 2013, 41(5 suppl):S60-S66.
-
(2013)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.41
, Issue.5
, pp. S60-S66
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
28
-
-
84856513367
-
Disinfection of an infrared coagulation device used to treat hemorrhoids
-
Rutala WA, Gergen MF, Weber DJ Disinfection of an infrared coagulation device used to treat hemorrhoids. Am J Infect Control 2012, 40:78-79.
-
(2012)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.40
, pp. 78-79
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Gergen, M.F.2
Weber, D.J.3
-
29
-
-
46449122727
-
Outbreak of cystoscopy related infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa: New Mexico, 2007
-
Wendelboe AM, Baumbach J, Blossom DB, et al. Outbreak of cystoscopy related infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa: New Mexico, 2007. J Urol 2008, 180:588-592.
-
(2008)
J Urol
, vol.180
, pp. 588-592
-
-
Wendelboe, A.M.1
Baumbach, J.2
Blossom, D.B.3
-
30
-
-
0035321323
-
Efficacy of high-level disinfectants for reprocessing gastrointestinal endoscopes in simulated-use testing
-
Foliente RL, Kovacs BJ, Aprecio RM, et al. Efficacy of high-level disinfectants for reprocessing gastrointestinal endoscopes in simulated-use testing. Gastrointest Endosc 2001, 53:456-462.
-
(2001)
Gastrointest Endosc
, vol.53
, pp. 456-462
-
-
Foliente, R.L.1
Kovacs, B.J.2
Aprecio, R.M.3
-
31
-
-
0032975663
-
High-level disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscopes: are current guidelines adequate?
-
Kovacs BJ, Chen YK, Kettering JD, et al. High-level disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscopes: are current guidelines adequate?. Am J Gastroenterol 1999, 94:1546-1550.
-
(1999)
Am J Gastroenterol
, vol.94
, pp. 1546-1550
-
-
Kovacs, B.J.1
Chen, Y.K.2
Kettering, J.D.3
-
32
-
-
17344367024
-
Nosocomial outbreaks/pseudo-outbreaks caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria
-
Wallace RJ, Brown BA, Griffith DE Nosocomial outbreaks/pseudo-outbreaks caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria. Annu Rev Microbiol 1998, 52:453-490.
-
(1998)
Annu Rev Microbiol
, vol.52
, pp. 453-490
-
-
Wallace, R.J.1
Brown, B.A.2
Griffith, D.E.3
-
33
-
-
0021818787
-
Water-related nosocomial pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1 and 10
-
Meenhorst PL, Reingold AL, Groothuis DG, et al. Water-related nosocomial pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila serogroups 1 and 10. J Infect Dis 1985, 152:356-364.
-
(1985)
J Infect Dis
, vol.152
, pp. 356-364
-
-
Meenhorst, P.L.1
Reingold, A.L.2
Groothuis, D.G.3
-
34
-
-
0033171421
-
Legionella: from environmental habitats to disease pathology, detection and control
-
Atlas RM Legionella: from environmental habitats to disease pathology, detection and control. Environ Microbiol 1999, 1:283-293.
-
(1999)
Environ Microbiol
, vol.1
, pp. 283-293
-
-
Atlas, R.M.1
-
36
-
-
0002164744
-
Environmental issues and nosocomial infections
-
Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, R.P. Wenzel (Ed.), 3rd ed.
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA Environmental issues and nosocomial infections. Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Infections 1997, 491-514. Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore. 3rd ed. R.P. Wenzel (Ed.).
-
(1997)
Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Infections
, pp. 491-514
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
-
37
-
-
79957963760
-
Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible GI endoscopes: 2011
-
Petersen BT, Chennat J, Cohen J, et al. Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible GI endoscopes: 2011. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:527-537.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 527-537
-
-
Petersen, B.T.1
Chennat, J.2
Cohen, J.3
-
38
-
-
0019974257
-
Cleaning and disinfection of fiberoptic endoscopes: evaluation of glutaraldehyde exposure time and forced-air drying
-
Gerding DN, Peterson LR, Vennes JA Cleaning and disinfection of fiberoptic endoscopes: evaluation of glutaraldehyde exposure time and forced-air drying. Gastroenterology 1982, 83:613-618.
-
(1982)
Gastroenterology
, vol.83
, pp. 613-618
-
-
Gerding, D.N.1
Peterson, L.R.2
Vennes, J.A.3
-
40
-
-
3042756428
-
Guidelines for environmental infection control in health-care facilities, 2003
-
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for environmental infection control in health-care facilities, 2003. MMWR Recomm Rep 2003, 52(RR-10):1-44.
-
(2003)
MMWR Recomm Rep
, vol.52
, Issue.RR 10
, pp. 1-44
-
-
-
42
-
-
0022621927
-
Institutional outbreaks of rotavirus diarrhoea: potential role of fomites and environmental surfaces as vehicles for virus transmission
-
Sattar SA, Lloyd-Evans N, Springthorpe VS, et al. Institutional outbreaks of rotavirus diarrhoea: potential role of fomites and environmental surfaces as vehicles for virus transmission. J Hyg 1986, 96:277-289.
-
(1986)
J Hyg
, vol.96
, pp. 277-289
-
-
Sattar, S.A.1
Lloyd-Evans, N.2
Springthorpe, V.S.3
-
43
-
-
0031132010
-
Role of environmental contamination in the transmission of vancomycin-resistant enterococci
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA Role of environmental contamination in the transmission of vancomycin-resistant enterococci. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1997, 18:306-309.
-
(1997)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.18
, pp. 306-309
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
-
44
-
-
0025986922
-
Prevention of surface-to-human transmission of rotaviruses by treatment with disinfectant spray
-
Ward RL, Bernstein DI, Knowlton DR, et al. Prevention of surface-to-human transmission of rotaviruses by treatment with disinfectant spray. J Clin Microbiol 1991, 29:1991-1996.
-
(1991)
J Clin Microbiol
, vol.29
, pp. 1991-1996
-
-
Ward, R.L.1
Bernstein, D.I.2
Knowlton, D.R.3
-
45
-
-
0027246416
-
Chemical disinfection to interrupt transfer of rhinovirus type 14 from environmental surfaces to hands
-
Sattar SA, Jacobsen H, Springthorpe VS, et al. Chemical disinfection to interrupt transfer of rhinovirus type 14 from environmental surfaces to hands. Appl Environ Microbiol 1993, 59:1579-1585.
-
(1993)
Appl Environ Microbiol
, vol.59
, pp. 1579-1585
-
-
Sattar, S.A.1
Jacobsen, H.2
Springthorpe, V.S.3
-
46
-
-
0020384332
-
Transmission of experimental rhinovirus infection by contaminated surfaces
-
Gwaltney JM, Hendley JO Transmission of experimental rhinovirus infection by contaminated surfaces. Am J Epidemiol 1982, 116:828-833.
-
(1982)
Am J Epidemiol
, vol.116
, pp. 828-833
-
-
Gwaltney, J.M.1
Hendley, J.O.2
-
48
-
-
0033630769
-
Antimicrobial activity of home disinfectants and natural products against potential human pathogens
-
Rutala WA, Barbee SL, Aguiar NC, et al. Antimicrobial activity of home disinfectants and natural products against potential human pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2000, 21:33-38.
-
(2000)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.21
, pp. 33-38
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Barbee, S.L.2
Aguiar, N.C.3
-
49
-
-
0025182439
-
Efficacies of selected disinfectants against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
-
Best M, Sattar SA, Springthorpe VS, et al. Efficacies of selected disinfectants against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. J Clin Microbiol 1990, 28:2234-2239.
-
(1990)
J Clin Microbiol
, vol.28
, pp. 2234-2239
-
-
Best, M.1
Sattar, S.A.2
Springthorpe, V.S.3
-
50
-
-
0025093588
-
Efficacy of a variety of disinfectants against Listeria spp
-
Best M, Kennedy ME, Coates F Efficacy of a variety of disinfectants against Listeria spp. Appl Environ Microbiol 1990, 56:377-380.
-
(1990)
Appl Environ Microbiol
, vol.56
, pp. 377-380
-
-
Best, M.1
Kennedy, M.E.2
Coates, F.3
-
51
-
-
0028237289
-
Feasibility of a combined carrier test for disinfectants: studies with a mixture of five types of microorganisms
-
Best M, Springthorpe VS, Sattar SA Feasibility of a combined carrier test for disinfectants: studies with a mixture of five types of microorganisms. Am J Infect Control 1994, 22:152-162.
-
(1994)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.22
, pp. 152-162
-
-
Best, M.1
Springthorpe, V.S.2
Sattar, S.A.3
-
52
-
-
0023031029
-
Chemical disinfection of human rotaviruses: efficacy of commercially-available products in suspension tests
-
Springthorpe VS, Grenier JL, Lloyd-Evans N, et al. Chemical disinfection of human rotaviruses: efficacy of commercially-available products in suspension tests. J Hyg 1986, 97:139-161.
-
(1986)
J Hyg
, vol.97
, pp. 139-161
-
-
Springthorpe, V.S.1
Grenier, J.L.2
Lloyd-Evans, N.3
-
53
-
-
0025764373
-
Survival and disinfectant inactivation of the human immunodeficiency virus: a critical review
-
Sattar SA, Springthorpe VS Survival and disinfectant inactivation of the human immunodeficiency virus: a critical review. Rev Infect Dis 1991, 13:430-447.
-
(1991)
Rev Infect Dis
, vol.13
, pp. 430-447
-
-
Sattar, S.A.1
Springthorpe, V.S.2
-
54
-
-
0033254252
-
The effect of blood on the antiviral activity of sodium hypochlorite, a phenolic, and a quaternary ammonium compound
-
Weber DJ, Barbee SL, Sobsey MD, et al. The effect of blood on the antiviral activity of sodium hypochlorite, a phenolic, and a quaternary ammonium compound. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1999, 20:821-827.
-
(1999)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.20
, pp. 821-827
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Barbee, S.L.2
Sobsey, M.D.3
-
55
-
-
77952572492
-
How stable is the hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Environmental stability of HCV and its susceptibility to chemical biocides
-
Ciesek S, Friesland M, Steinmann J, et al. How stable is the hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Environmental stability of HCV and its susceptibility to chemical biocides. J Infect Dis 2010, 201:1859-1866.
-
(2010)
J Infect Dis
, vol.201
, pp. 1859-1866
-
-
Ciesek, S.1
Friesland, M.2
Steinmann, J.3
-
56
-
-
70349247697
-
The antiviral action of common household disinfectants and antiseptics against murine hepatitis virus, a potential surrogate for SARS coronavirus
-
Dellanno C, Vega Q, Boesenberg D The antiviral action of common household disinfectants and antiseptics against murine hepatitis virus, a potential surrogate for SARS coronavirus. Am J Infect Control 2009, 37:649-652.
-
(2009)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.37
, pp. 649-652
-
-
Dellanno, C.1
Vega, Q.2
Boesenberg, D.3
-
57
-
-
77953026367
-
Inactivation of influenza A virus H1N1 by disinfection process
-
Jeong EK, Bae JE, Kim IS Inactivation of influenza A virus H1N1 by disinfection process. Am J Infect Control 2010, 38:354-360.
-
(2010)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.38
, pp. 354-360
-
-
Jeong, E.K.1
Bae, J.E.2
Kim, I.S.3
-
58
-
-
84867438406
-
Efficacy of improved hydrogen peroxide against important healthcare-associated pathogens
-
Rutala WA, Gergen MF, Weber DJ Efficacy of improved hydrogen peroxide against important healthcare-associated pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2012, 33:1159-1161.
-
(2012)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.33
, pp. 1159-1161
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Gergen, M.F.2
Weber, D.J.3
-
59
-
-
77955035549
-
Are disinfectants accurately prepared for use in hospital patient care areas?
-
Pentella MA, Fisher T, Chandler S, et al. Are disinfectants accurately prepared for use in hospital patient care areas?. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2000, 21:103.
-
(2000)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.21
, pp. 103
-
-
Pentella, M.A.1
Fisher, T.2
Chandler, S.3
-
60
-
-
33646679119
-
Bacterial contamination of keyboards: efficacy and functional impact of disinfectants
-
Rutala WA, White MS, Gergen MF, et al. Bacterial contamination of keyboards: efficacy and functional impact of disinfectants. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2006, 27:372-377.
-
(2006)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.27
, pp. 372-377
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
White, M.S.2
Gergen, M.F.3
-
61
-
-
35548976241
-
Microbiologic evaluation of microfiber mops for surface disinfection
-
Rutala WA, Gergen MF, Weber DJ Microbiologic evaluation of microfiber mops for surface disinfection. Am J Infect Control 2007, 35:569-573.
-
(2007)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.35
, pp. 569-573
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Gergen, M.F.2
Weber, D.J.3
-
62
-
-
0015045041
-
Hospital sanitation: the massive bacterial contamination of the wet mop
-
Westwood JC, Mitchell MA, Legace S Hospital sanitation: the massive bacterial contamination of the wet mop. Appl Microbiol 1971, 21:693-697.
-
(1971)
Appl Microbiol
, vol.21
, pp. 693-697
-
-
Westwood, J.C.1
Mitchell, M.A.2
Legace, S.3
-
63
-
-
34250165041
-
Monitoring the effectiveness of cleaning in four British hospitals
-
Cooper RA, Griffith CJ, Malik RE, et al. Monitoring the effectiveness of cleaning in four British hospitals. Am J Infect Control 2007, 35:338-341.
-
(2007)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.35
, pp. 338-341
-
-
Cooper, R.A.1
Griffith, C.J.2
Malik, R.E.3
-
64
-
-
67651098977
-
Monitoring the effectiveness of hospital cleaning practices by use of an adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay
-
Boyce JM, Havill NL, Dumigan DG, et al. Monitoring the effectiveness of hospital cleaning practices by use of an adenosine triphosphate bioluminescence assay. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2009, 30:678-684.
-
(2009)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.30
, pp. 678-684
-
-
Boyce, J.M.1
Havill, N.L.2
Dumigan, D.G.3
-
65
-
-
44149087791
-
A modified ATP benchmark for evaluating the cleaning of some hospital environmental surfaces
-
Lewis T, Griffith C, Gallo M, et al. A modified ATP benchmark for evaluating the cleaning of some hospital environmental surfaces. J Hosp Infect 2008, 69:156-163.
-
(2008)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.69
, pp. 156-163
-
-
Lewis, T.1
Griffith, C.2
Gallo, M.3
-
66
-
-
54949127200
-
Improving cleaning of the environment surrounding patients in 36 acute care hospitals
-
Carling PC, Parry MF, Rupp ME, et al. Improving cleaning of the environment surrounding patients in 36 acute care hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008, 29:1035-1041.
-
(2008)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.29
, pp. 1035-1041
-
-
Carling, P.C.1
Parry, M.F.2
Rupp, M.E.3
-
67
-
-
65349091877
-
Use of a fluorescent chemical as a quality indicator for a hospital cleaning program
-
Blue J, O'Neill C, Speziale P, et al. Use of a fluorescent chemical as a quality indicator for a hospital cleaning program. Can J Infect Control 2008, 23:216-219.
-
(2008)
Can J Infect Control
, vol.23
, pp. 216-219
-
-
Blue, J.1
O'Neill, C.2
Speziale, P.3
-
68
-
-
84944611481
-
Public Health Notification from FDA, CDC, EPA and OSHA
-
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, October 31
-
U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Public Health Notification from FDA, CDC, EPA and OSHA: Avoiding Hazards with Using Cleaners and Disinfectants on Electronic Medical Equipment. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, October 31, 2007.
-
(2007)
Avoiding Hazards with Using Cleaners and Disinfectants on Electronic Medical Equipment.
-
-
-
69
-
-
0003591674
-
Occupational risks associated with the use of selected disinfectants and sterilants
-
Polyscience Publications, Champlain, NY, W.A. Rutala (Ed.)
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA Occupational risks associated with the use of selected disinfectants and sterilants. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Antisepsis in Healthcare 1998, 211-226. Polyscience Publications, Champlain, NY. W.A. Rutala (Ed.).
-
(1998)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Antisepsis in Healthcare
, pp. 211-226
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
-
70
-
-
0011043541
-
Alcohol as a surgical disinfectant
-
Spaulding EH Alcohol as a surgical disinfectant. AORN J 1964, 2:67-71.
-
(1964)
AORN J
, vol.2
, pp. 67-71
-
-
Spaulding, E.H.1
-
71
-
-
0010830635
-
The relationship of concentration and germicidal efficiency of ethyl alcohol
-
Morton HE The relationship of concentration and germicidal efficiency of ethyl alcohol. Ann NY Acad Sci 1950, 53:191-196.
-
(1950)
Ann NY Acad Sci
, vol.53
, pp. 191-196
-
-
Morton, H.E.1
-
72
-
-
0000218076
-
Alcohols
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Ali Y, Dolan MJ, Fendler EJ, et al. Alcohols. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 229-254. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 229-254
-
-
Ali, Y.1
Dolan, M.J.2
Fendler, E.J.3
-
73
-
-
33646303029
-
A note on the fallacy of using alcohol for the sterilization of surgical instruments
-
Nye RN, Mallory TB A note on the fallacy of using alcohol for the sterilization of surgical instruments. Boston Med Surg J 1923, 189:561-563.
-
(1923)
Boston Med Surg J
, vol.189
, pp. 561-563
-
-
Nye, R.N.1
Mallory, T.B.2
-
74
-
-
33645798070
-
Efficacy of hospital germicides against adenovirus 8, a common cause of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in health care facilities
-
Rutala WA, Peacock JE, Gergen MF, et al. Efficacy of hospital germicides against adenovirus 8, a common cause of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in health care facilities. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2006, 50:1419-1424.
-
(2006)
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
, vol.50
, pp. 1419-1424
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Peacock, J.E.2
Gergen, M.F.3
-
75
-
-
4444276316
-
Selection and use of disinfectants in healthcare
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, C.G. Mayhall (Ed.), 3rd ed.
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Selection and use of disinfectants in healthcare. Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control 2004, 1473-1522. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 3rd ed. C.G. Mayhall (Ed.).
-
(2004)
Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control
, pp. 1473-1522
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
76
-
-
0030723030
-
Uses of inorganic hypochlorite (bleach) in health-care facilities
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Uses of inorganic hypochlorite (bleach) in health-care facilities. Clin Microbiol Rev 1997, 10:597-610.
-
(1997)
Clin Microbiol Rev
, vol.10
, pp. 597-610
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
78
-
-
0026355098
-
Poisoning with sodium hypochlorite solution: report of a fatal case, supplemented with an experimental and clinico-epidemiological study
-
Jakobsson SW, Rajs J, Jonsson JA, et al. Poisoning with sodium hypochlorite solution: report of a fatal case, supplemented with an experimental and clinico-epidemiological study. Am J Forens Med Pathol 1991, 12:320-327.
-
(1991)
Am J Forens Med Pathol
, vol.12
, pp. 320-327
-
-
Jakobsson, S.W.1
Rajs, J.2
Jonsson, J.A.3
-
79
-
-
0025892376
-
Treatment of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure caused by chlorine exposure
-
Heidemann SM, Goetting MG Treatment of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure caused by chlorine exposure. Pediatr Emerg Care 1991, 7:87-88.
-
(1991)
Pediatr Emerg Care
, vol.7
, pp. 87-88
-
-
Heidemann, S.M.1
Goetting, M.G.2
-
80
-
-
0014860041
-
Esophageal stenosis produced by ingestion of bleach: report of two cases
-
French RJ, Tabb HG, Rutledge LJ Esophageal stenosis produced by ingestion of bleach: report of two cases. South Med J 1970, 63:1140-1144.
-
(1970)
South Med J
, vol.63
, pp. 1140-1144
-
-
French, R.J.1
Tabb, H.G.2
Rutledge, L.J.3
-
81
-
-
0025432568
-
Response of the human eye to accidental exposure to sodium hypochlorite
-
Ingram TA Response of the human eye to accidental exposure to sodium hypochlorite. J Endod 1990, 16:235-238.
-
(1990)
J Endod
, vol.16
, pp. 235-238
-
-
Ingram, T.A.1
-
82
-
-
0027181058
-
Home exposures to chlorine/chloramine gas: review of 216 cases
-
Mrvos R, Dean BS, Krenzelok EP Home exposures to chlorine/chloramine gas: review of 216 cases. South Med J 1993, 86:654-657.
-
(1993)
South Med J
, vol.86
, pp. 654-657
-
-
Mrvos, R.1
Dean, B.S.2
Krenzelok, E.P.3
-
84
-
-
0348220729
-
Not all super-oxidized waters are the same
-
Sampson MN, Muir AVG Not all super-oxidized waters are the same. J Hosp Infect 2002, 52:227-228.
-
(2002)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.52
, pp. 227-228
-
-
Sampson, M.N.1
Muir, A.V.G.2
-
85
-
-
0032896277
-
Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of a new super-oxidized water, Sterilox®, for the disinfection of endoscopes
-
Selkon JB, Babb JR, Morris R Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of a new super-oxidized water, Sterilox®, for the disinfection of endoscopes. J Hosp Infect 1999, 41:59-70.
-
(1999)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.41
, pp. 59-70
-
-
Selkon, J.B.1
Babb, J.R.2
Morris, R.3
-
86
-
-
0032966329
-
Evaluation of microbicidal activity of a new disinfectant: Sterilox® 2500 against Clostridium difficile spores, Helicobacter pylori, vancomycin resistant Enterococcus species, Candida albicans and several Mycobacterium species
-
Shetty N, Srinivasan S, Holton J, et al. Evaluation of microbicidal activity of a new disinfectant: Sterilox® 2500 against Clostridium difficile spores, Helicobacter pylori, vancomycin resistant Enterococcus species, Candida albicans and several Mycobacterium species. J Hosp Infect 1999, 41:101-105.
-
(1999)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.41
, pp. 101-105
-
-
Shetty, N.1
Srinivasan, S.2
Holton, J.3
-
88
-
-
0020475764
-
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): precautions for clinical and laboratory staffs
-
Centers for Disease Control Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS): precautions for clinical and laboratory staffs. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1982, 31:577-580.
-
(1982)
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
, vol.31
, pp. 577-580
-
-
-
89
-
-
0023661798
-
Recommendations for prevention of HIV transmission in health-care settings
-
Centers for Disease Control Recommendations for prevention of HIV transmission in health-care settings. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1987, 36:S3-S18.
-
(1987)
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
, vol.36
, pp. S3-S18
-
-
-
90
-
-
0024977004
-
Guidelines for prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus to health-care and public-safety workers
-
Centers for Disease Control Guidelines for prevention of transmission of human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B virus to health-care and public-safety workers. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1989, 38(S-6):1-37.
-
(1989)
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
, vol.38
, Issue.S 6
, pp. 1-37
-
-
-
91
-
-
0020787946
-
Guideline for isolation precautions in hospitals
-
Garner JS, Simmons BP Guideline for isolation precautions in hospitals. Infect Control 1983, 4(4 suppl):245-325.
-
(1983)
Infect Control
, vol.4
, Issue.4
, pp. 245-325
-
-
Garner, J.S.1
Simmons, B.P.2
-
92
-
-
0024400980
-
A comparison of hypochlorite and phenolic disinfectants for disinfection of clean and soiled surfaces and blood spillages
-
Bloomfield SF, Miller EA A comparison of hypochlorite and phenolic disinfectants for disinfection of clean and soiled surfaces and blood spillages. J Hosp Infect 1989, 13:231-239.
-
(1989)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.13
, pp. 231-239
-
-
Bloomfield, S.F.1
Miller, E.A.2
-
93
-
-
0032607540
-
Disinfection of endoscopes: review of new chemical sterilants used for high-level disinfection
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Disinfection of endoscopes: review of new chemical sterilants used for high-level disinfection. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1999, 20:69-76.
-
(1999)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.20
, pp. 69-76
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
94
-
-
39749111479
-
Measures to control and prevent Clostridium difficile infection
-
Gerding DN, Muto CA, Owens RC Measures to control and prevent Clostridium difficile infection. Clin Infect Dis 2008, 46(suppl 1):S43-S49.
-
(2008)
Clin Infect Dis
, vol.46
, pp. S43-S49
-
-
Gerding, D.N.1
Muto, C.A.2
Owens, R.C.3
-
95
-
-
23044492188
-
Activity of selected oxidizing microbicides against spores of Clostridium difficile: relevance to environmental control
-
Perez J, Springthorpe S, Sattar SA Activity of selected oxidizing microbicides against spores of Clostridium difficile: relevance to environmental control. Am J Infect Control 2005, 33:320-325.
-
(2005)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.33
, pp. 320-325
-
-
Perez, J.1
Springthorpe, S.2
Sattar, S.A.3
-
97
-
-
77952960299
-
Significant impact of terminal room cleaning with bleach on reducing nosocomial Clostridium difficile
-
Hacek DM, Ogle AM, Fisher A, et al. Significant impact of terminal room cleaning with bleach on reducing nosocomial Clostridium difficile. Am J Infect Control 2010, 38:350-353.
-
(2010)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.38
, pp. 350-353
-
-
Hacek, D.M.1
Ogle, A.M.2
Fisher, A.3
-
98
-
-
0034452451
-
Environmental control to reduce transmission of Clostridium difficile
-
Mayfield JL, Leet T, Miller J, et al. Environmental control to reduce transmission of Clostridium difficile. Clin Infect Dis 2000, 31:995-1000.
-
(2000)
Clin Infect Dis
, vol.31
, pp. 995-1000
-
-
Mayfield, J.L.1
Leet, T.2
Miller, J.3
-
99
-
-
0020573788
-
Legionnaires' disease associated with a hospital water system: a cluster of 24 nosocomial cases
-
Helms CM, Massanari RM, Zeitler R, et al. Legionnaires' disease associated with a hospital water system: a cluster of 24 nosocomial cases. Ann Intern Med 1983, 99:172-178.
-
(1983)
Ann Intern Med
, vol.99
, pp. 172-178
-
-
Helms, C.M.1
Massanari, R.M.2
Zeitler, R.3
-
100
-
-
0023943794
-
Legionnaires' disease associated with a hospital water system. A five-year progress report on continuous hyperchlorination
-
Helms C, Massanari R, Wenzel R, et al. Legionnaires' disease associated with a hospital water system. A five-year progress report on continuous hyperchlorination. JAMA 1988, 259:2423-2427.
-
(1988)
JAMA
, vol.259
, pp. 2423-2427
-
-
Helms, C.1
Massanari, R.2
Wenzel, R.3
-
101
-
-
0032842841
-
GI endoscopic reprocessing practices in the United States
-
Cheung RJ, Ortiz D, DiMarino AJ GI endoscopic reprocessing practices in the United States. Gastrointest Endosc 1999, 50:362-368.
-
(1999)
Gastrointest Endosc
, vol.50
, pp. 362-368
-
-
Cheung, R.J.1
Ortiz, D.2
DiMarino, A.J.3
-
102
-
-
0017597215
-
Antimicrobial and other properties of a new stabilized alkaline glutaraldehyde disinfectant/sterilizer
-
Miner NA, McDowell JW, Willcockson GW, et al. Antimicrobial and other properties of a new stabilized alkaline glutaraldehyde disinfectant/sterilizer. Am J Hosp Pharm 1977, 34:376-382.
-
(1977)
Am J Hosp Pharm
, vol.34
, pp. 376-382
-
-
Miner, N.A.1
McDowell, J.W.2
Willcockson, G.W.3
-
103
-
-
0018994573
-
Comparison of the activities and stabilities of alkaline glutaraldehyde sterilizing solutions
-
Pepper RE Comparison of the activities and stabilities of alkaline glutaraldehyde sterilizing solutions. Infect Control 1980, 1:90-92.
-
(1980)
Infect Control
, vol.1
, pp. 90-92
-
-
Pepper, R.E.1
-
104
-
-
33044503205
-
Glutaraldehyde
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Scott EM, Gorman SP Glutaraldehyde. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 361-381. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 361-381
-
-
Scott, E.M.1
Gorman, S.P.2
-
106
-
-
0021957357
-
The activity of glutaraldehyde against Clostridium difficile
-
Dyas A, Das BC The activity of glutaraldehyde against Clostridium difficile. J Hosp Infect 1985, 6:41-45.
-
(1985)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.6
, pp. 41-45
-
-
Dyas, A.1
Das, B.C.2
-
107
-
-
0027674673
-
Glutaraldehyde resistant mycobacteria from endoscope washers
-
van Klingeren B, Pullen W Glutaraldehyde resistant mycobacteria from endoscope washers. J Hosp Infect 1993, 25:147-149.
-
(1993)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.25
, pp. 147-149
-
-
van Klingeren, B.1
Pullen, W.2
-
108
-
-
0030956701
-
Glutaraldehyde-resistant Mycobacterium chelonae from endoscope washer disinfectors
-
Griffiths PA, Babb JR, Bradley CR, et al. Glutaraldehyde-resistant Mycobacterium chelonae from endoscope washer disinfectors. J Appl Microbiol 1997, 82:519-526.
-
(1997)
J Appl Microbiol
, vol.82
, pp. 519-526
-
-
Griffiths, P.A.1
Babb, J.R.2
Bradley, C.R.3
-
109
-
-
84868199861
-
Aldehyde-resistant mycobacteria bacteria associated with the use of endoscope reprocessing systems
-
Fisher CW, Fiorello A, Shaffer D, et al. Aldehyde-resistant mycobacteria bacteria associated with the use of endoscope reprocessing systems. Am J Infect Control 2012, 40:880-882.
-
(2012)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.40
, pp. 880-882
-
-
Fisher, C.W.1
Fiorello, A.2
Shaffer, D.3
-
110
-
-
84899563291
-
Microbial contamination of activated 2% glutaraldehyde used in high-level disinfection of endoscopes [abstract]
-
Webster E, Ribner B, Streed LL, et al. Microbial contamination of activated 2% glutaraldehyde used in high-level disinfection of endoscopes [abstract]. Am J Infect Control 1996, 24:153.
-
(1996)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.24
, pp. 153
-
-
Webster, E.1
Ribner, B.2
Streed, L.L.3
-
111
-
-
0032931401
-
Inactivation of Cryptosporidium parvum oocyst infectivity by disinfection and sterilization processes
-
Barbee SL, Weber DJ, Sobsey MD, Rutala WA Inactivation of Cryptosporidium parvum oocyst infectivity by disinfection and sterilization processes. Gastrointest Endosc 1999, 49:605-611.
-
(1999)
Gastrointest Endosc
, vol.49
, pp. 605-611
-
-
Barbee, S.L.1
Weber, D.J.2
Sobsey, M.D.3
Rutala, W.A.4
-
112
-
-
0017722308
-
Fastidious mycobacteria grown from porcine prosthetic-heart-valve cultures
-
Laskowski LF, Marr JJ, Spernoga JF, et al. Fastidious mycobacteria grown from porcine prosthetic-heart-valve cultures. N Engl J Med 1977, 297:101-102.
-
(1977)
N Engl J Med
, vol.297
, pp. 101-102
-
-
Laskowski, L.F.1
Marr, J.J.2
Spernoga, J.F.3
-
113
-
-
69449083445
-
Rapidly growing mycobacteria infection after videosurgical procedures-the glutaraldehyde hypothesis
-
Lorena NS, Duarte RS, Pitombo MB Rapidly growing mycobacteria infection after videosurgical procedures-the glutaraldehyde hypothesis. Rev Col Bras Cir 2009, 36:266-267.
-
(2009)
Rev Col Bras Cir
, vol.36
, pp. 266-267
-
-
Lorena, N.S.1
Duarte, R.S.2
Pitombo, M.B.3
-
114
-
-
70349127307
-
Role of porins in the susceptibility of Mycobacterium smegmatis and Mycobacterium chelonae to aldehyde-based disinfectants and drugs
-
Svetlikova Z, Skovierova H, Niederweis M, et al. Role of porins in the susceptibility of Mycobacterium smegmatis and Mycobacterium chelonae to aldehyde-based disinfectants and drugs. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2009, 53:4015-4018.
-
(2009)
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
, vol.53
, pp. 4015-4018
-
-
Svetlikova, Z.1
Skovierova, H.2
Niederweis, M.3
-
115
-
-
0027444731
-
Bactericidal, virucidal, and mycobactericidal activities of reused alkaline glutaraldehyde in an endoscopy unit
-
Mbithi JN, Springthorpe VS, Sattar SA, et al. Bactericidal, virucidal, and mycobactericidal activities of reused alkaline glutaraldehyde in an endoscopy unit. J Clin Microbiol 1993, 31:2988-2995.
-
(1993)
J Clin Microbiol
, vol.31
, pp. 2988-2995
-
-
Mbithi, J.N.1
Springthorpe, V.S.2
Sattar, S.A.3
-
116
-
-
0025311776
-
Effect of methodology, dilution, and exposure time on the tuberculocidal activity of glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants
-
Cole EC, Rutala WA, Nessen L, et al. Effect of methodology, dilution, and exposure time on the tuberculocidal activity of glutaraldehyde-based disinfectants. Appl Environ Microbiol 1990, 56:1813-1817.
-
(1990)
Appl Environ Microbiol
, vol.56
, pp. 1813-1817
-
-
Cole, E.C.1
Rutala, W.A.2
Nessen, L.3
-
117
-
-
0017152792
-
Mycobactericidal activity of glutaraldehyde solutions
-
Collins FM, Montalbine V Mycobactericidal activity of glutaraldehyde solutions. J Clin Microbiol 1976, 4:408-412.
-
(1976)
J Clin Microbiol
, vol.4
, pp. 408-412
-
-
Collins, F.M.1
Montalbine, V.2
-
118
-
-
0024624227
-
Glutaraldehyde test kits: evaluation for accuracy and range
-
Overton D, Burgess JO, Beck B, et al. Glutaraldehyde test kits: evaluation for accuracy and range. Gen Dent 1989, 37:126.
-
(1989)
Gen Dent
, vol.37
, pp. 126
-
-
Overton, D.1
Burgess, J.O.2
Beck, B.3
-
119
-
-
0034920346
-
Monitoring glutaraldehyde dilution in automated washer/disinfectors
-
Cooke RPD, Goddard SV, Chatterley R, et al. Monitoring glutaraldehyde dilution in automated washer/disinfectors. J Hosp Infect 2001, 48:242-246.
-
(2001)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.48
, pp. 242-246
-
-
Cooke, R.P.D.1
Goddard, S.V.2
Chatterley, R.3
-
120
-
-
0033373612
-
Residual glutaraldehyde levels in fiberoptic endoscopes: measurement and implications for patient toxicity
-
Farina A, Fievet MH, Plassart F, et al. Residual glutaraldehyde levels in fiberoptic endoscopes: measurement and implications for patient toxicity. J Hosp Infect 1999, 43:293-297.
-
(1999)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.43
, pp. 293-297
-
-
Farina, A.1
Fievet, M.H.2
Plassart, F.3
-
122
-
-
0026874485
-
Glutaraldehyde: a potential health risk to nurses
-
Newman MA, Kachuba JB Glutaraldehyde: a potential health risk to nurses. Gastroenterol Nurs 1992, 14:296-300.
-
(1992)
Gastroenterol Nurs
, vol.14
, pp. 296-300
-
-
Newman, M.A.1
Kachuba, J.B.2
-
123
-
-
0002873317
-
Hydrogen peroxide and other oxidant disinfectants
-
Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 3rd ed.
-
Turner FJ Hydrogen peroxide and other oxidant disinfectants. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 1983, 240-250. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia. 3rd ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(1983)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 240-250
-
-
Turner, F.J.1
-
124
-
-
0000103325
-
Peroxygen compounds
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Block SS Peroxygen compounds. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 185-204. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 185-204
-
-
Block, S.S.1
-
125
-
-
0000417496
-
A product based on accelerated and stabilized hydrogen peroxide: evidence for broad-spectrum germicidal activity
-
Sattar SA, Springthorpe VS, Rochon M A product based on accelerated and stabilized hydrogen peroxide: evidence for broad-spectrum germicidal activity. Can J Infect Control 1998, (Winter):123-130.
-
(1998)
Can J Infect Control
, Issue.WINTER
, pp. 123-130
-
-
Sattar, S.A.1
Springthorpe, V.S.2
Rochon, M.3
-
127
-
-
79951854001
-
Innate resistance to sporicides and potential failure to decontaminate
-
Maillard J-Y Innate resistance to sporicides and potential failure to decontaminate. J Hosp Infect 2011, 77:204-209.
-
(2011)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.77
, pp. 204-209
-
-
Maillard, J.-Y.1
-
128
-
-
0025256009
-
The effect of currently available contact lens disinfection systems on Acanthamoeba castellanii and Acanthamoeba polyphaga
-
Silvany RE, Dougherty JM, McCulley JP, et al. The effect of currently available contact lens disinfection systems on Acanthamoeba castellanii and Acanthamoeba polyphaga. Ophthalmology 1990, 97:286-290.
-
(1990)
Ophthalmology
, vol.97
, pp. 286-290
-
-
Silvany, R.E.1
Dougherty, J.M.2
McCulley, J.P.3
-
129
-
-
0033429347
-
The 1999 Lindberg award. 3% hydrogen peroxide for the gram-positive disinfection of fabrics
-
Neely AN, Maley MP The 1999 Lindberg award. 3% hydrogen peroxide for the gram-positive disinfection of fabrics. J Burn Care Rehabil 1999, 20:471-477.
-
(1999)
J Burn Care Rehabil
, vol.20
, pp. 471-477
-
-
Neely, A.N.1
Maley, M.P.2
-
130
-
-
0027078788
-
Significant factors in the disinfection and sterilization of flexible endoscopes
-
Vesley D, Norlien KG, Nelson B, et al. Significant factors in the disinfection and sterilization of flexible endoscopes. Am J Infect Control 1992, 20:291-300.
-
(1992)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.20
, pp. 291-300
-
-
Vesley, D.1
Norlien, K.G.2
Nelson, B.3
-
131
-
-
0024708358
-
Corneal damage from improperly cleaned tonometer tips
-
Levenson JE Corneal damage from improperly cleaned tonometer tips. Arch Ophthalmol 1989, 107:1117.
-
(1989)
Arch Ophthalmol
, vol.107
, pp. 1117
-
-
Levenson, J.E.1
-
132
-
-
33744505789
-
Broad-spectrum microbicidal activity, toxicologic assessment, and materials compatibility of a new generation of accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based environmental surface disinfectant
-
Omidbakhsh N, Sattar SA Broad-spectrum microbicidal activity, toxicologic assessment, and materials compatibility of a new generation of accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based environmental surface disinfectant. Am J Infect Control 2006, 34:251-257.
-
(2006)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.34
, pp. 251-257
-
-
Omidbakhsh, N.1
Sattar, S.A.2
-
133
-
-
0036913683
-
Combined application of simulated reuse and quantitative carrier test to assess high-level disinfection: experiments with an accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based formulation
-
Sattar SA, Adegbunrin O, Ramirez J Combined application of simulated reuse and quantitative carrier test to assess high-level disinfection: experiments with an accelerated hydrogen peroxide-based formulation. Am J Infect Control 2002, 30:449-457.
-
(2002)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.30
, pp. 449-457
-
-
Sattar, S.A.1
Adegbunrin, O.2
Ramirez, J.3
-
134
-
-
33750626250
-
A new peroxide-based flexible endoscope-compatible high-level disinfectant
-
Omidbakhsh N A new peroxide-based flexible endoscope-compatible high-level disinfectant. Am J Infect Control 2006, 34:571-577.
-
(2006)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.34
, pp. 571-577
-
-
Omidbakhsh, N.1
-
135
-
-
50649104431
-
An accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP)-based fast-acting and reusable microbicide for manual disinfection of heat sensitive semi-critical medical devices
-
Omidbakhsh N, Kenny N An accelerated hydrogen peroxide (AHP)-based fast-acting and reusable microbicide for manual disinfection of heat sensitive semi-critical medical devices. Can J Infect Control 2008, 23:81-88.
-
(2008)
Can J Infect Control
, vol.23
, pp. 81-88
-
-
Omidbakhsh, N.1
Kenny, N.2
-
136
-
-
0004860719
-
Products based on accelerated and stabilized hydrogen peroxide: evidence for cleaning and sanitizing efficiency, environmental and human safety and non-corrosiveness
-
Rochon M, Sullivan N Products based on accelerated and stabilized hydrogen peroxide: evidence for cleaning and sanitizing efficiency, environmental and human safety and non-corrosiveness. Can J Infect Control 1999, (Summer):51-55.
-
(1999)
Can J Infect Control
, Issue.SUMMER
, pp. 51-55
-
-
Rochon, M.1
Sullivan, N.2
-
137
-
-
0001187590
-
Iodine and iodine compounds
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Gottardi W Iodine and iodine compounds. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 159-184. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 159-184
-
-
Gottardi, W.1
-
138
-
-
0019814415
-
Pseudobacteremia caused by povidone-iodine solution contaminated with Pseudomonas cepacia
-
Craven DE, Moody B, Connolly MG, et al. Pseudobacteremia caused by povidone-iodine solution contaminated with Pseudomonas cepacia. N Engl J Med 1981, 305:621-623.
-
(1981)
N Engl J Med
, vol.305
, pp. 621-623
-
-
Craven, D.E.1
Moody, B.2
Connolly, M.G.3
-
139
-
-
0019466375
-
Pseudobacteremia attributed to contamination of povidone-iodine with Pseudomonas cepacia
-
Berkelman RL, Lewin S, Allen JR, et al. Pseudobacteremia attributed to contamination of povidone-iodine with Pseudomonas cepacia. Ann Intern Med 1981, 95:32-36.
-
(1981)
Ann Intern Med
, vol.95
, pp. 32-36
-
-
Berkelman, R.L.1
Lewin, S.2
Allen, J.R.3
-
141
-
-
0026095191
-
Inactivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis by 14 hospital disinfectants
-
Rutala WA, Cole EC, Wannamaker NS, et al. Inactivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis by 14 hospital disinfectants. Am J Med 1991, 91:267S-271S.
-
(1991)
Am J Med
, vol.91
, pp. 267S-271S
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Cole, E.C.2
Wannamaker, N.S.3
-
143
-
-
0020054111
-
Increased bactericidal activity of dilute preparations of povidone-iodine solutions
-
Berkelman RL, Holland BW, Anderson RL Increased bactericidal activity of dilute preparations of povidone-iodine solutions. J Clin Microbiol 1982, 15:635-639.
-
(1982)
J Clin Microbiol
, vol.15
, pp. 635-639
-
-
Berkelman, R.L.1
Holland, B.W.2
Anderson, R.L.3
-
144
-
-
0018215516
-
Wescodyne: lack of activity against poliovirus in the presence of organic matter
-
Wallbank AM, Drulak M, Poffenroth L, et al. Wescodyne: lack of activity against poliovirus in the presence of organic matter. Health Lab Sci 1978, 15:133-137.
-
(1978)
Health Lab Sci
, vol.15
, pp. 133-137
-
-
Wallbank, A.M.1
Drulak, M.2
Poffenroth, L.3
-
145
-
-
0002556667
-
Chemical disinfection of medical and surgical materials
-
Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 4th ed.
-
Favero MS, Bond WW Chemical disinfection of medical and surgical materials. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 1991, 617-641. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia. 4th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(1991)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 617-641
-
-
Favero, M.S.1
Bond, W.W.2
-
146
-
-
84944621454
-
-
Accessed June 2000
-
Medcom Frequently Asked Questions Available at, Accessed June 2000. http://www.medcompnet.com/faq/faq/html.
-
-
-
-
147
-
-
0028181530
-
Enhancement of mycobactericidal activity of glutaraldehyde with α,β-unsaturated and aromatic aldehydes
-
Gordon MD, Ezzell RJ, Bruckner NI, et al. Enhancement of mycobactericidal activity of glutaraldehyde with α,β-unsaturated and aromatic aldehydes. J Indus Microbiol 1994, 13:77-82.
-
(1994)
J Indus Microbiol
, vol.13
, pp. 77-82
-
-
Gordon, M.D.1
Ezzell, R.J.2
Bruckner, N.I.3
-
148
-
-
0035032162
-
New disinfection and sterilization methods
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ New disinfection and sterilization methods. Emerg Infect Dis 2001, 7:348-353.
-
(2001)
Emerg Infect Dis
, vol.7
, pp. 348-353
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
149
-
-
0033126393
-
The mycobactericidal efficacy of ortho-phthalaldehyde and the comparative resistances of Mycobacterium bovis, Mycobacterium terrae, and Mycobacterium chelonae
-
Gregory AW, Schaalje GB, Smart JD, et al. The mycobactericidal efficacy of ortho-phthalaldehyde and the comparative resistances of Mycobacterium bovis, Mycobacterium terrae, and Mycobacterium chelonae. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1999, 20:324-330.
-
(1999)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.20
, pp. 324-330
-
-
Gregory, A.W.1
Schaalje, G.B.2
Smart, J.D.3
-
150
-
-
0032977409
-
Ortho-phthalaldehyde: a possible alternative to glutaraldehyde for high level disinfection
-
Walsh SE, Maillard JY, Russell AD Ortho-phthalaldehyde: a possible alternative to glutaraldehyde for high level disinfection. J Appl Microbiol 1999, 86:1039-1046.
-
(1999)
J Appl Microbiol
, vol.86
, pp. 1039-1046
-
-
Walsh, S.E.1
Maillard, J.Y.2
Russell, A.D.3
-
151
-
-
0027954617
-
In-hospital evaluation of ortho-phthalaldehyde as a high level disinfectant for flexible endoscopes
-
Alfa MJ, Sitter DL In-hospital evaluation of ortho-phthalaldehyde as a high level disinfectant for flexible endoscopes. J Hosp Infect 1994, 26:15-26.
-
(1994)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.26
, pp. 15-26
-
-
Alfa, M.J.1
Sitter, D.L.2
-
152
-
-
40949107723
-
Virucidal activity of ortho-phthalaldehyde solutions against hepatitis B and C viruses
-
Roberts CG, Chan-Myers HB, Favero MS Virucidal activity of ortho-phthalaldehyde solutions against hepatitis B and C viruses. Am J Infect Control 2008, 36:223-226.
-
(2008)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.36
, pp. 223-226
-
-
Roberts, C.G.1
Chan-Myers, H.B.2
Favero, M.S.3
-
153
-
-
4344609711
-
Nine episodes of anaphylaxis following cystoscopy caused by Cidex OPA (ortho-phthalaldehyde) high-level disinfectant in 4 patients after cystoscopy
-
Sokol WN Nine episodes of anaphylaxis following cystoscopy caused by Cidex OPA (ortho-phthalaldehyde) high-level disinfectant in 4 patients after cystoscopy. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2004, 114:392-397.
-
(2004)
J Allergy Clin Immunol
, vol.114
, pp. 392-397
-
-
Sokol, W.N.1
-
154
-
-
77954672477
-
Ortho-phthalaldehyde exposure levels among endoscope disinfection workers
-
Miyajima K, Yoshida J, Kumagai S Ortho-phthalaldehyde exposure levels among endoscope disinfection workers. Sangyo Eiseigaku Zasshi 2010, 52:74.
-
(2010)
Sangyo Eiseigaku Zasshi
, vol.52
, pp. 74
-
-
Miyajima, K.1
Yoshida, J.2
Kumagai, S.3
-
155
-
-
0030200855
-
Surface analysis of clinically used expanded PTFE endoscopic tubing treated by the STERIS PROCESS
-
Tucker RC, Lestini BJ, Marchant RE Surface analysis of clinically used expanded PTFE endoscopic tubing treated by the STERIS PROCESS. ASAIO J 1996, 42:306-313.
-
(1996)
ASAIO J
, vol.42
, pp. 306-313
-
-
Tucker, R.C.1
Lestini, B.J.2
Marchant, R.E.3
-
156
-
-
84944536982
-
-
U.S.Food and Drug Administration Steris System 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant Available at. http://wwwfdagov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/DeviceApprovalsandClearances/Recently-ApprovedDevices/ucm207489htm.
-
Steris System 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
-
-
-
157
-
-
21344463920
-
Medical applications of peracetic acid
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Malchesky PS Medical applications of peracetic acid. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 979-996. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 979-996
-
-
Malchesky, P.S.1
-
158
-
-
0029285616
-
The use of peracetic acid for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and rigid cystoscopes and laparoscopes
-
Mannion PT The use of peracetic acid for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and rigid cystoscopes and laparoscopes. J Hosp Infect 1995, 29:313-315.
-
(1995)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.29
, pp. 313-315
-
-
Mannion, P.T.1
-
159
-
-
0028956283
-
Evaluation of the Steris System 1 Peracetic Acid Endoscope Processor
-
Bradley CR, Babb JR, Ayliffe GA Evaluation of the Steris System 1 Peracetic Acid Endoscope Processor. J Hosp Infect 1995, 29:143-151.
-
(1995)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.29
, pp. 143-151
-
-
Bradley, C.R.1
Babb, J.R.2
Ayliffe, G.A.3
-
160
-
-
0034919807
-
Evaluation of the microbicidal efficacy of Steris System 1 for digestive endoscopes using GERMANDE and ASTM validation protocols
-
Duc DL, Ribiollet A, Dode X, et al. Evaluation of the microbicidal efficacy of Steris System 1 for digestive endoscopes using GERMANDE and ASTM validation protocols. J Hosp Infect 2001, 48:135-141.
-
(2001)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.48
, pp. 135-141
-
-
Duc, D.L.1
Ribiollet, A.2
Dode, X.3
-
161
-
-
0346554265
-
New low temperature sterilization technologies: microbicidal activity and clinical efficacy
-
Polyscience Publications, Champlain, NY, W.A. Rutala (Ed.)
-
Alfa MJ, Olson N, Degagne P, et al. New low temperature sterilization technologies: microbicidal activity and clinical efficacy. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Antisepsis in Healthcare 1998, 67-78. Polyscience Publications, Champlain, NY. W.A. Rutala (Ed.).
-
(1998)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Antisepsis in Healthcare
, pp. 67-78
-
-
Alfa, M.J.1
Olson, N.2
Degagne, P.3
-
162
-
-
0031784234
-
Comparison of liquid chemical sterilization with peracetic acid and ethylene oxide sterilization for long narrow lumens
-
Alfa MJ, DeGagne P, Olson N, et al. Comparison of liquid chemical sterilization with peracetic acid and ethylene oxide sterilization for long narrow lumens. Am J Infect Control 1998, 26:469-477.
-
(1998)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.26
, pp. 469-477
-
-
Alfa, M.J.1
DeGagne, P.2
Olson, N.3
-
163
-
-
0343990780
-
Liquid sterilization versus high level disinfection in the urologic office
-
Fuselier HA, Mason C Liquid sterilization versus high level disinfection in the urologic office. Urology 1997, 50:337-340.
-
(1997)
Urology
, vol.50
, pp. 337-340
-
-
Fuselier, H.A.1
Mason, C.2
-
164
-
-
0004511249
-
Clinical evaluation of a liquid chemical sterilization system for flexible bronchoscopes
-
Seballos RJ, Walsh AL, Mehta AC Clinical evaluation of a liquid chemical sterilization system for flexible bronchoscopes. J Bronch 1995, 2:192-199.
-
(1995)
J Bronch
, vol.2
, pp. 192-199
-
-
Seballos, R.J.1
Walsh, A.L.2
Mehta, A.C.3
-
165
-
-
0029059876
-
Liquid chemical sterilization using peracetic acid: an alternative approach to endoscope processing
-
Wallace CG, Agee PM, Demicco DD Liquid chemical sterilization using peracetic acid: an alternative approach to endoscope processing. ASAIO J 1995, 41:151-154.
-
(1995)
ASAIO J
, vol.41
, pp. 151-154
-
-
Wallace, C.G.1
Agee, P.M.2
Demicco, D.D.3
-
166
-
-
0033538360
-
Bronchoscopy-related infections and pseudoinfections-New York, 1996 and 1998
-
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Bronchoscopy-related infections and pseudoinfections-New York, 1996 and 1998. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1999, 48:557-560.
-
(1999)
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
, vol.48
, pp. 557-560
-
-
-
168
-
-
0030781640
-
Disinfection of bronchoscopes, contaminated in vitro with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare and Mycobacterium chelonae in sputum, using stabilized, buffered peracetic acid solution ('Nu-Cidex
-
Middleton AM, Chadwick MV, Gaya H Disinfection of bronchoscopes, contaminated in vitro with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare and Mycobacterium chelonae in sputum, using stabilized, buffered peracetic acid solution ('Nu-Cidex. J Hosp Infect 1997, 37:137-143.
-
(1997)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.37
, pp. 137-143
-
-
Middleton, A.M.1
Chadwick, M.V.2
Gaya, H.3
-
169
-
-
0030983021
-
In-use stability of Nu-Cidex
-
Holton J, Shetty N In-use stability of Nu-Cidex. J Hosp Infect 1997, 35:245-248.
-
(1997)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.35
, pp. 245-248
-
-
Holton, J.1
Shetty, N.2
-
170
-
-
0026675476
-
Bactericidal properties of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, alone and in combination, and chlorine and formaldehyde against bacterial water strains
-
Alasri A, Roques C, Michel G, et al. Bactericidal properties of peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide, alone and in combination, and chlorine and formaldehyde against bacterial water strains. Can J Microbiol 1992, 38:635-642.
-
(1992)
Can J Microbiol
, vol.38
, pp. 635-642
-
-
Alasri, A.1
Roques, C.2
Michel, G.3
-
171
-
-
1842572564
-
Destruction of a glutaraldehyde-resistant mycobacterium by a per-oxygen disinfectant [abstract]
-
Stanley P Destruction of a glutaraldehyde-resistant mycobacterium by a per-oxygen disinfectant [abstract]. Am J Infect Control 1998, 26:185.
-
(1998)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.26
, pp. 185
-
-
Stanley, P.1
-
173
-
-
14844335024
-
National surveillance of dialysis-associated diseases in the United States, 2002
-
Finelli L, Miller JT, Tokars JI, et al. National surveillance of dialysis-associated diseases in the United States, 2002. Semin Dial 2005, 18:52-61.
-
(2005)
Semin Dial
, vol.18
, pp. 52-61
-
-
Finelli, L.1
Miller, J.T.2
Tokars, J.I.3
-
174
-
-
0023463444
-
Ineffectiveness of hospital disinfectants against bacteria: a collaborative study
-
Rutala WA, Cole EC Ineffectiveness of hospital disinfectants against bacteria: a collaborative study. Infect Control 1987, 8:501-506.
-
(1987)
Infect Control
, vol.8
, pp. 501-506
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Cole, E.C.2
-
175
-
-
0346291076
-
Phenolic compounds
-
Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 3rd ed.
-
Prindle RF Phenolic compounds. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 1983, 197-224. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia. 3rd ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(1983)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 197-224
-
-
Prindle, R.F.1
-
176
-
-
0024116169
-
Disinfectant testing using a modified use-dilution method: collaborative study
-
Cole EC, Rutala WA, Samsa GP Disinfectant testing using a modified use-dilution method: collaborative study. J Assoc Off Anal Chem 1988, 71:1187-1194.
-
(1988)
J Assoc Off Anal Chem
, vol.71
, pp. 1187-1194
-
-
Cole, E.C.1
Rutala, W.A.2
Samsa, G.P.3
-
177
-
-
0242483474
-
Phenolic compounds
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Goddard PA, McCue KA Phenolic compounds. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 255-281. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 255-281
-
-
Goddard, P.A.1
McCue, K.A.2
-
178
-
-
0030786952
-
Comparative sensitivity of 13 species of pathogenic bacteria to seven chemical germicides
-
Sagripanti JL, Eklund CA, Trost PA, et al. Comparative sensitivity of 13 species of pathogenic bacteria to seven chemical germicides. Am J Infect Control 1997, 25:335-339.
-
(1997)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.25
, pp. 335-339
-
-
Sagripanti, J.L.1
Eklund, C.A.2
Trost, P.A.3
-
179
-
-
0018091405
-
Epidemic neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and use of a phenolic disinfectant detergent
-
Wysowski DK, Flynt JW, Goldfield M, et al. Epidemic neonatal hyperbilirubinemia and use of a phenolic disinfectant detergent. Pediatrics 1978, 61:165-170.
-
(1978)
Pediatrics
, vol.61
, pp. 165-170
-
-
Wysowski, D.K.1
Flynt, J.W.2
Goldfield, M.3
-
181
-
-
84965092276
-
Bacteremia following cardiac catheterization
-
Shickman MD, Guze LB, Pearce ML Bacteremia following cardiac catheterization. N Engl J Med 1959, 260:1164-1166.
-
(1959)
N Engl J Med
, vol.260
, pp. 1164-1166
-
-
Shickman, M.D.1
Guze, L.B.2
Pearce, M.L.3
-
182
-
-
0019225287
-
Antibiotic-sensitive Serratia marcescens infections complicating cardiopulmonary operations: contaminated disinfectant as a reservoir
-
Ehrenkranz NJ, Bolyard EA, Wiener M, et al. Antibiotic-sensitive Serratia marcescens infections complicating cardiopulmonary operations: contaminated disinfectant as a reservoir. Lancet 1980, 2:1289-1292.
-
(1980)
Lancet
, vol.2
, pp. 1289-1292
-
-
Ehrenkranz, N.J.1
Bolyard, E.A.2
Wiener, M.3
-
184
-
-
0002156590
-
Surface active agents: quaternary ammonium compounds
-
Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 3rd ed.
-
Petrocci AN Surface active agents: quaternary ammonium compounds. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 1983, 309-329. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia. 3rd ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(1983)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 309-329
-
-
Petrocci, A.N.1
-
185
-
-
0032925758
-
Inactivation of feline calicivirus, a Norwalk virus surrogate
-
Doultree JC, Druce JD, Birch CJ, et al. Inactivation of feline calicivirus, a Norwalk virus surrogate. J Hosp Infect 1999, 41:51-57.
-
(1999)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.41
, pp. 51-57
-
-
Doultree, J.C.1
Druce, J.D.2
Birch, C.J.3
-
186
-
-
0025361756
-
An outbreak of respiratory tract infection resulting from incomplete disinfection of ventilatory equipment
-
Cefai C, Richards J, Gould FK, et al. An outbreak of respiratory tract infection resulting from incomplete disinfection of ventilatory equipment. J Hosp Infect 1990, 15:177-182.
-
(1990)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.15
, pp. 177-182
-
-
Cefai, C.1
Richards, J.2
Gould, F.K.3
-
187
-
-
0021030954
-
Disinfection of respirator tubing: a comparison of chemical versus hot water machine-assisted processing
-
Gurevich I, Tafuro P, Ristuccia P, et al. Disinfection of respirator tubing: a comparison of chemical versus hot water machine-assisted processing. J Hosp Infect 1983, 4:199-208.
-
(1983)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.4
, pp. 199-208
-
-
Gurevich, I.1
Tafuro, P.2
Ristuccia, P.3
-
188
-
-
0034185895
-
Efficacy of a washer-pasteurizer for disinfection of respiratory-care equipment
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ, Gergen MF, et al. Efficacy of a washer-pasteurizer for disinfection of respiratory-care equipment. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2000, 21:333-336.
-
(2000)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.21
, pp. 333-336
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
Gergen, M.F.3
-
189
-
-
0024008863
-
Evaluation of two hot water washer disinfectors for medical instruments
-
Jette LP, Lambert NG Evaluation of two hot water washer disinfectors for medical instruments. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1988, 9:194-199.
-
(1988)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.9
, pp. 194-199
-
-
Jette, L.P.1
Lambert, N.G.2
-
190
-
-
60549087175
-
Dose requirements for UVC disinfection of catheter biofilms
-
Bak J, Ladefoged SD, Tvede M, et al. Dose requirements for UVC disinfection of catheter biofilms. Biofouling 2009, 25:289-296.
-
(2009)
Biofouling
, vol.25
, pp. 289-296
-
-
Bak, J.1
Ladefoged, S.D.2
Tvede, M.3
-
191
-
-
33947718016
-
Evaluation of a new disinfection procedure for ultrasound probes using ultraviolet light
-
Kac G, Gueneret M, Rodi A, et al. Evaluation of a new disinfection procedure for ultrasound probes using ultraviolet light. J Hosp Infect 2007, 65:163-168.
-
(2007)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.65
, pp. 163-168
-
-
Kac, G.1
Gueneret, M.2
Rodi, A.3
-
192
-
-
36148984113
-
Disinfection of Acinetobacter baumannii-contaminated surfaces relevant to medical treatment facilities with ultraviolet C light
-
Rastogi VK, Wallace L, Smith LS Disinfection of Acinetobacter baumannii-contaminated surfaces relevant to medical treatment facilities with ultraviolet C light. Mil Med 2007, 172:1166-1169.
-
(2007)
Mil Med
, vol.172
, pp. 1166-1169
-
-
Rastogi, V.K.1
Wallace, L.2
Smith, L.S.3
-
193
-
-
84861014016
-
Evaluation of a hand-held far-ultraviolet radiation device for decontamination of Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated pathogens
-
Nerandzic MM, Cadnum JL, Eckart KE, et al. Evaluation of a hand-held far-ultraviolet radiation device for decontamination of Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated pathogens. BMC Infect Dis 2012, 12:120.
-
(2012)
BMC Infect Dis
, vol.12
, pp. 120
-
-
Nerandzic, M.M.1
Cadnum, J.L.2
Eckart, K.E.3
-
195
-
-
0031749365
-
Outbreak of viral hepatitis B in a rural community in India linked to inadequately sterilized needles and syringes
-
Singh J, Bhatia R, Gandhi JC, et al. Outbreak of viral hepatitis B in a rural community in India linked to inadequately sterilized needles and syringes. Bull World Health Organ 1998, 76:93-98.
-
(1998)
Bull World Health Organ
, vol.76
, pp. 93-98
-
-
Singh, J.1
Bhatia, R.2
Gandhi, J.C.3
-
196
-
-
0342643036
-
An outbreak of surgical wound infections due to Clostridium perfringens
-
Eickhoff TC An outbreak of surgical wound infections due to Clostridium perfringens. Surg Gynecol Obstet 1962, 114:102-108.
-
(1962)
Surg Gynecol Obstet
, vol.114
, pp. 102-108
-
-
Eickhoff, T.C.1
-
197
-
-
80955148222
-
Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa surgical site infections after arthroscopic procedures: Texas, 2009
-
Tosh PK, Disbot M, Duffy JM, et al. Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa surgical site infections after arthroscopic procedures: Texas, 2009. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:1179-1186.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 1179-1186
-
-
Tosh, P.K.1
Disbot, M.2
Duffy, J.M.3
-
198
-
-
21644468535
-
Sterility assurance: concepts for patient safety
-
Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC, W.A. Rutala (Ed.)
-
Favero MS Sterility assurance: concepts for patient safety. Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles and Practices in Healthcare Facilities 2001, 110-119. Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC. W.A. Rutala (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles and Practices in Healthcare Facilities
, pp. 110-119
-
-
Favero, M.S.1
-
199
-
-
0002232195
-
Sterility testing-validation of sterilization processes, and sporicide testing
-
Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 4th ed.
-
Oxborrow GS, Berube R Sterility testing-validation of sterilization processes, and sporicide testing. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 1991, 1047-1057. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia. 4th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(1991)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 1047-1057
-
-
Oxborrow, G.S.1
Berube, R.2
-
200
-
-
0032176559
-
Clinical effectiveness of low-temperature sterilization technologies
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Clinical effectiveness of low-temperature sterilization technologies. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1998, 19:798-804.
-
(1998)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.19
, pp. 798-804
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
201
-
-
0031761157
-
Costs of low-temperature plasma sterilization compared with other sterilization methods
-
Adler S, Scherrer M, Daschner FD Costs of low-temperature plasma sterilization compared with other sterilization methods. J Hosp Infect 1998, 40:125-134.
-
(1998)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.40
, pp. 125-134
-
-
Adler, S.1
Scherrer, M.2
Daschner, F.D.3
-
202
-
-
0010798337
-
Sterilization by heat
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Joslyn L Sterilization by heat. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 695-728. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 695-728
-
-
Joslyn, L.1
-
203
-
-
0033084816
-
Evaluation of sterilization of dental handpieces by heating in synthetic compressor lubricant
-
Silverstone SE, Hill DE Evaluation of sterilization of dental handpieces by heating in synthetic compressor lubricant. Gen Dent 1999, 47:158-160.
-
(1999)
Gen Dent
, vol.47
, pp. 158-160
-
-
Silverstone, S.E.1
Hill, D.E.2
-
204
-
-
0033980178
-
The effect of steam sterilization at 134 degrees C on light intensity provided by fibrelight Macintoch laryngoscopes
-
Bucx MJ, Veldman DJ, Beenhakker MM, et al. The effect of steam sterilization at 134 degrees C on light intensity provided by fibrelight Macintoch laryngoscopes. Anaesthesia 2000, 55:185-186.
-
(2000)
Anaesthesia
, vol.55
, pp. 185-186
-
-
Bucx, M.J.1
Veldman, D.J.2
Beenhakker, M.M.3
-
205
-
-
0021687271
-
The effect of steam sterilization on plaster casting material
-
Gilbert JA, Phillips HO The effect of steam sterilization on plaster casting material. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1984, (190):241-244.
-
(1984)
Clin Orthop Relat Res
, Issue.190
, pp. 241-244
-
-
Gilbert, J.A.1
Phillips, H.O.2
-
206
-
-
0031225279
-
When the biological indicator is positive: investigating autoclave failures
-
Bryce EA, Roberts FJ, Clements B, et al. When the biological indicator is positive: investigating autoclave failures. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1997, 18:654-656.
-
(1997)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.18
, pp. 654-656
-
-
Bryce, E.A.1
Roberts, F.J.2
Clements, B.3
-
207
-
-
0020326367
-
Decontamination of laboratory microbiological waste by steam sterilization
-
Rutala WA, Stiegel MM, Sarubbi FA Decontamination of laboratory microbiological waste by steam sterilization. Appl Environ Microbiol 1982, 43:1311-1316.
-
(1982)
Appl Environ Microbiol
, vol.43
, pp. 1311-1316
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Stiegel, M.M.2
Sarubbi, F.A.3
-
208
-
-
0026166541
-
Disinfection and flash sterilization in the operating room
-
Rutala WA Disinfection and flash sterilization in the operating room. J Ophthalm Nurs Technol 1991, 10:106-115.
-
(1991)
J Ophthalm Nurs Technol
, vol.10
, pp. 106-115
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
-
209
-
-
84876919548
-
Immediate use steam sterilization: moving beyond current policy
-
Seavey R Immediate use steam sterilization: moving beyond current policy. Am J Infect Control 2013, 41(5 suppl):S46-S48.
-
(2013)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.41
, Issue.5
, pp. S46-S48
-
-
Seavey, R.1
-
210
-
-
84876891985
-
-
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, et al. Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization Available at. http://www.aami.org/publications/standards/ST79_Immediate_Use_Statement.pdf.
-
Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization
-
-
-
211
-
-
84984085282
-
Sterilization with gaseous ethylene oxide: a review of chemical and physical factors
-
Ernst RR, Doyle JE Sterilization with gaseous ethylene oxide: a review of chemical and physical factors. Biotech Bioeng 1968, 10:1-31.
-
(1968)
Biotech Bioeng
, vol.10
, pp. 1-31
-
-
Ernst, R.R.1
Doyle, J.E.2
-
212
-
-
0002242613
-
Gaseous chemical sterilization
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Joslyn L Gaseous chemical sterilization. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 337-360. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 337-360
-
-
Joslyn, L.1
-
215
-
-
84944535807
-
-
U.S.Department of Health and Human Services.National Toxicology Program Available at. http://ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov/.
-
-
-
-
216
-
-
0028718408
-
Ethylene oxide sterilization: how hospitals can adapt to the changes
-
Ethylene oxide sterilization: how hospitals can adapt to the changes. Health Devices 1994, 23:485-492.
-
(1994)
Health Devices
, vol.23
, pp. 485-492
-
-
-
217
-
-
0029999567
-
Safety and efficacy of ethylene oxide sterilized polyethylene in total knee arthroplasty
-
Ries MD, Weaver K, Beals N Safety and efficacy of ethylene oxide sterilized polyethylene in total knee arthroplasty. Clin Orthop Relat Res 1996, (331):159-163.
-
(1996)
Clin Orthop Relat Res
, Issue.331
, pp. 159-163
-
-
Ries, M.D.1
Weaver, K.2
Beals, N.3
-
218
-
-
0031230014
-
Bacterial killing ability of 10% ethylene oxide plus 90% hydrochlorofluorocarbon sterilizing gas
-
Alfa MJ, DeGagne P, Olson N Bacterial killing ability of 10% ethylene oxide plus 90% hydrochlorofluorocarbon sterilizing gas. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1997, 18:641-645.
-
(1997)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.18
, pp. 641-645
-
-
Alfa, M.J.1
DeGagne, P.2
Olson, N.3
-
219
-
-
0031874972
-
Comparative evaluation of the sporicidal activity of new low-temperature sterilization technologies: ethylene oxide, 2 plasma sterilization systems, and liquid peracetic acid
-
Rutala WA, Gergen MF, Weber DJ Comparative evaluation of the sporicidal activity of new low-temperature sterilization technologies: ethylene oxide, 2 plasma sterilization systems, and liquid peracetic acid. Am J Infect Control 1998, 26:393-398.
-
(1998)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.26
, pp. 393-398
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Gergen, M.F.2
Weber, D.J.3
-
220
-
-
0002225192
-
Sterilization with ethylene oxide and other gases
-
Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 4th ed.
-
Parisi AN, Young WE Sterilization with ethylene oxide and other gases. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 1991, 580-595. Lea & Febiger, Philadelphia. 4th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(1991)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 580-595
-
-
Parisi, A.N.1
Young, W.E.2
-
221
-
-
0027636853
-
The efficacy of low temperature plasma (LTP) sterilization, a new sterilization technique
-
Holler C, Martiny H, Christiansen B, et al. The efficacy of low temperature plasma (LTP) sterilization, a new sterilization technique. Zentralbl Hyg Umweltmed 1993, 194:380-391.
-
(1993)
Zentralbl Hyg Umweltmed
, vol.194
, pp. 380-391
-
-
Holler, C.1
Martiny, H.2
Christiansen, B.3
-
222
-
-
0029285124
-
Effectiveness of ethylene oxide for sterilization of dental handpieces
-
Parker HH, Johnson RB Effectiveness of ethylene oxide for sterilization of dental handpieces. J Dent 1995, 23:113-115.
-
(1995)
J Dent
, vol.23
, pp. 113-115
-
-
Parker, H.H.1
Johnson, R.B.2
-
223
-
-
0344310512
-
Efficacy testing of low-temperature plasma sterilization (LTP) with test object models simulating practice conditions
-
Borneff M, Ruppert J, Okpara J, et al. Efficacy testing of low-temperature plasma sterilization (LTP) with test object models simulating practice conditions. Zentralbl Steril 1995, 3:361-371.
-
(1995)
Zentralbl Steril
, vol.3
, pp. 361-371
-
-
Borneff, M.1
Ruppert, J.2
Okpara, J.3
-
224
-
-
0002273170
-
Validation of low-temperature-plasma (LPT) sterilization systems: comparison of two technical versions, the Sterrad 100, 1.8 and the 100S
-
Borneff-Lipp M, Okpara J, Bodendorf M, et al. Validation of low-temperature-plasma (LPT) sterilization systems: comparison of two technical versions, the Sterrad 100, 1.8 and the 100S. Hyg Mikrobiol 1997, 3:21-28.
-
(1997)
Hyg Mikrobiol
, vol.3
, pp. 21-28
-
-
Borneff-Lipp, M.1
Okpara, J.2
Bodendorf, M.3
-
225
-
-
0013281061
-
Sterilization processes utilizing low-temperature plasma
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, S.S. Block (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Jacobs PT, Lin SM Sterilization processes utilizing low-temperature plasma. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation 2001, 747-763. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. S.S. Block (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Preservation
, pp. 747-763
-
-
Jacobs, P.T.1
Lin, S.M.2
-
226
-
-
0033160447
-
Sporicidal activity of a new low-temperature sterilization technology: the Sterrad 50 sterilizer
-
Rutala WA, Gergen MF, Weber DJ Sporicidal activity of a new low-temperature sterilization technology: the Sterrad 50 sterilizer. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1999, 20:514-516.
-
(1999)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.20
, pp. 514-516
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Gergen, M.F.2
Weber, D.J.3
-
227
-
-
0031924998
-
Inactivation of human immunodeficiency virus type 1, hepatitis A virus, respiratory syncytial virus, vaccinia virus, herpes simplex virus type 1, and poliovirus type 2 by hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization
-
Roberts C, Antonoplos P Inactivation of human immunodeficiency virus type 1, hepatitis A virus, respiratory syncytial virus, vaccinia virus, herpes simplex virus type 1, and poliovirus type 2 by hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization. Am J Infect Control 1998, 26:94-101.
-
(1998)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.26
, pp. 94-101
-
-
Roberts, C.1
Antonoplos, P.2
-
228
-
-
0029559446
-
Assessment of the efficacy of a low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization system
-
Kyi MS, Holton J, Ridgway GL Assessment of the efficacy of a low temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma sterilization system. J Hosp Infect 1995, 31:275-284.
-
(1995)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.31
, pp. 275-284
-
-
Kyi, M.S.1
Holton, J.2
Ridgway, G.L.3
-
229
-
-
39749111823
-
Evaluation of low temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization
-
Borneff-Lipp M, Kaetzke A, Durr M Evaluation of low temperature hydrogen peroxide plasma sterilization. Zentralbl Steril 2008, 16:35-42.
-
(2008)
Zentralbl Steril
, vol.16
, pp. 35-42
-
-
Borneff-Lipp, M.1
Kaetzke, A.2
Durr, M.3
-
230
-
-
0031352886
-
Compatibility of medical devices and materials with low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma
-
Feldman LA, Hui HK Compatibility of medical devices and materials with low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma. Med Dev Diag Indust 1997, 19:57-62.
-
(1997)
Med Dev Diag Indust
, vol.19
, pp. 57-62
-
-
Feldman, L.A.1
Hui, H.K.2
-
231
-
-
0002520572
-
The new Sterrad 100S sterilization system: features and advantages
-
Jacobs PT, Smith D The new Sterrad 100S sterilization system: features and advantages. Zentralbl Steril 1998, 6:86-94.
-
(1998)
Zentralbl Steril
, vol.6
, pp. 86-94
-
-
Jacobs, P.T.1
Smith, D.2
-
232
-
-
0034061282
-
Infectious complications associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy
-
Schembre DB Infectious complications associated with gastrointestinal endoscopy. Gastrointest Endosc Clin North Am 2000, 10:215-232.
-
(2000)
Gastrointest Endosc Clin North Am
, vol.10
, pp. 215-232
-
-
Schembre, D.B.1
-
233
-
-
84856985143
-
Lessons learned from outbreaks and pseudo-outbreaks associated with bronchoscopy
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA Lessons learned from outbreaks and pseudo-outbreaks associated with bronchoscopy. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2012, 33:224-229.
-
(2012)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.33
, pp. 224-229
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
-
234
-
-
0042706408
-
Multi-society guideline for reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes
-
Nelson DB, Jarvis WR, Rutala WA, et al. Multi-society guideline for reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2003, 24:532-537.
-
(2003)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.24
, pp. 532-537
-
-
Nelson, D.B.1
Jarvis, W.R.2
Rutala, W.A.3
-
235
-
-
76849091679
-
SGNA Standards of infection control in reprocessing of flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes
-
Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates SGNA Standards of infection control in reprocessing of flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes. Gastroenterol Nurs 2010, 33:70-80.
-
(2010)
Gastroenterol Nurs
, vol.33
, pp. 70-80
-
-
-
236
-
-
77955449995
-
Endoscope reprocessing methods: a prospective study on the impact of human factors and automation
-
Ofstead CL, Wetzler HP, Snyder AK, et al. Endoscope reprocessing methods: a prospective study on the impact of human factors and automation. Gastroenterol Nurs 2010, 33:304-311.
-
(2010)
Gastroenterol Nurs
, vol.33
, pp. 304-311
-
-
Ofstead, C.L.1
Wetzler, H.P.2
Snyder, A.K.3
-
237
-
-
0031279659
-
Correction of deficiencies in flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscope cleaning and disinfection technique in family practice and internal medicine offices
-
Jackson FW, Ball MD Correction of deficiencies in flexible fiberoptic sigmoidoscope cleaning and disinfection technique in family practice and internal medicine offices. Arch Fam Med 1997, 6:578-582.
-
(1997)
Arch Fam Med
, vol.6
, pp. 578-582
-
-
Jackson, F.W.1
Ball, M.D.2
-
238
-
-
0030727650
-
Italian National Survey of Digestive Endoscopy Disinfection Procedures
-
Orsi GB, Filocamo A, Di Stefano L, et al. Italian National Survey of Digestive Endoscopy Disinfection Procedures. Endoscopy 1997, 29:732-738.
-
(1997)
Endoscopy
, vol.29
, pp. 732-738
-
-
Orsi, G.B.1
Filocamo, A.2
Di Stefano, L.3
-
239
-
-
0030870860
-
An audit of bronchoscopy practice in the United Kingdom: a survey of adherence to national guidelines
-
Honeybourne D, Neumann CS An audit of bronchoscopy practice in the United Kingdom: a survey of adherence to national guidelines. Thorax 1997, 52:709-713.
-
(1997)
Thorax
, vol.52
, pp. 709-713
-
-
Honeybourne, D.1
Neumann, C.S.2
-
240
-
-
0037448354
-
An outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections associated with flexible bronchoscopes
-
Srinivasan A, Wolfenden LL, Song X, et al. An outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections associated with flexible bronchoscopes. N Engl J Med 2003, 348:221-227.
-
(2003)
N Engl J Med
, vol.348
, pp. 221-227
-
-
Srinivasan, A.1
Wolfenden, L.L.2
Song, X.3
-
241
-
-
0037883338
-
Outbreak of infection associated with bronchoscopes
-
Cetse JC, Vanhems P Outbreak of infection associated with bronchoscopes. N Engl J Med 2003, 348:2039-2040.
-
(2003)
N Engl J Med
, vol.348
, pp. 2039-2040
-
-
Cetse, J.C.1
Vanhems, P.2
-
242
-
-
33847700197
-
How to assess risk of disease transmission when there is a failure to follow recommended disinfection and sterilization principles
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ How to assess risk of disease transmission when there is a failure to follow recommended disinfection and sterilization principles. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2007, 28:519-524.
-
(2007)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.28
, pp. 519-524
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
243
-
-
0029283682
-
FDA labeling requirements for disinfection of endoscopes: a counterpoint
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ FDA labeling requirements for disinfection of endoscopes: a counterpoint. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1995, 16:231-235.
-
(1995)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.16
, pp. 231-235
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
244
-
-
0033628708
-
Guidelines on cleaning and disinfection in GI endoscopy: update 1999. The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
-
Kruse A, Rey JF Guidelines on cleaning and disinfection in GI endoscopy: update 1999. The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Endoscopy 2000, 32:77-80.
-
(2000)
Endoscopy
, vol.32
, pp. 77-80
-
-
Kruse, A.1
Rey, J.F.2
-
245
-
-
0031955527
-
Cleaning and disinfection of equipment for gastrointestinal endoscopy. Report of a working party of the British Society of Gastroenterology Endoscope Committee
-
British Society of Gastroenterology Cleaning and disinfection of equipment for gastrointestinal endoscopy. Report of a working party of the British Society of Gastroenterology Endoscope Committee. Gut 1998, 42:585-593.
-
(1998)
Gut
, vol.42
, pp. 585-593
-
-
-
246
-
-
18844464904
-
British Thoracic Society guidelines on diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy
-
British Thoracic Society British Thoracic Society guidelines on diagnostic flexible bronchoscopy. Thorax 2001, 56(suppl 1):1-21.
-
(2001)
Thorax
, vol.56
, pp. 1-21
-
-
-
247
-
-
0001204332
-
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; final rule
-
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; final rule. Fed Register 1991, 56:64003-64182.
-
(1991)
Fed Register
, vol.56
, pp. 64003-64182
-
-
-
250
-
-
0034930048
-
Inactivation of hepatitis B virus in plasma by hospital in-use chemical disinfectants assessed by a modified HepG2 cell culture
-
Payan C, Cottin J, Lemarie C, et al. Inactivation of hepatitis B virus in plasma by hospital in-use chemical disinfectants assessed by a modified HepG2 cell culture. J Hosp Infect 2001, 47:282-287.
-
(2001)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.47
, pp. 282-287
-
-
Payan, C.1
Cottin, J.2
Lemarie, C.3
-
251
-
-
0033605364
-
The looming threat of bioterrorism
-
Henderson DA The looming threat of bioterrorism. Science 1999, 283:1279-1282.
-
(1999)
Science
, vol.283
, pp. 1279-1282
-
-
Henderson, D.A.1
-
252
-
-
0034696740
-
Biological and chemical terrorism: strategic plan for preparedness and response
-
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Biological and chemical terrorism: strategic plan for preparedness and response. MMWR Recomm Rep 2000, 49(RR-4):1-14.
-
(2000)
MMWR Recomm Rep
, vol.49
, Issue.RR 4
, pp. 1-14
-
-
-
253
-
-
0033395397
-
Infection control: the role of dis-infection and sterilization
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Infection control: the role of dis-infection and sterilization. J Hosp Infect 1999, 43(suppl):S43-S55.
-
(1999)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.43
, pp. S43-S55
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
254
-
-
84859199893
-
Research to support the decontamination of surfaces and buildings contaminated with biothreat agents
-
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC, W.A. Rutala (Ed.)
-
Ryan SP, Calfee MW, Wood JP, et al. Research to support the decontamination of surfaces and buildings contaminated with biothreat agents. Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles, Practices, Current Issues, New Research, and New Technologies 2010, 260-306. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC. W.A. Rutala (Ed.).
-
(2010)
Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles, Practices, Current Issues, New Research, and New Technologies
, pp. 260-306
-
-
Ryan, S.P.1
Calfee, M.W.2
Wood, J.P.3
-
255
-
-
0031156868
-
Susceptibility of antibiotic-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant hospital bacteria to disinfectants
-
Rutala WA, Stiegel MM, Sarubbi FA, et al. Susceptibility of antibiotic-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant hospital bacteria to disinfectants. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1997, 18:417-421.
-
(1997)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.18
, pp. 417-421
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Stiegel, M.M.2
Sarubbi, F.A.3
-
256
-
-
33750565432
-
Use of germicides in the home and health care setting: is there a relationship between germicide use and antimicrobial resistance
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA Use of germicides in the home and health care setting: is there a relationship between germicide use and antimicrobial resistance. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2006, 27:1107-1119.
-
(2006)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.27
, pp. 1107-1119
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
-
257
-
-
75949105990
-
Guideline for disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Guideline for disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2010, 31:107-117.
-
(2010)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.31
, pp. 107-117
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
258
-
-
0030576389
-
Surveillance for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease-United States
-
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Surveillance for Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease-United States. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 1996, 45:665-668.
-
(1996)
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep
, vol.45
, pp. 665-668
-
-
-
259
-
-
78649930832
-
Disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments
-
Belay ED, Schonberger LB, Brown P, et al. Disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2010, 31:1304-1306.
-
(2010)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.31
, pp. 1304-1306
-
-
Belay, E.D.1
Schonberger, L.B.2
Brown, P.3
-
260
-
-
78649973590
-
Disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments: reply to Belay
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments: reply to Belay. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2010, 31:1306-1307.
-
(2010)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.31
, pp. 1306-1307
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
261
-
-
79960191169
-
Adsorption of prion and tissue proteins to surgical stainless steel surfaces and the efficacy of decontamination following dry and wet storage conditions
-
Secker TJ, Herve R, Keevil CW Adsorption of prion and tissue proteins to surgical stainless steel surfaces and the efficacy of decontamination following dry and wet storage conditions. J Hosp Infect 2011, 78:251-255.
-
(2011)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.78
, pp. 251-255
-
-
Secker, T.J.1
Herve, R.2
Keevil, C.W.3
-
263
-
-
0035341334
-
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: recommendations for disinfection and sterilization
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease: recommendations for disinfection and sterilization. Clin Infect Dis 2001, 32:1348-1356.
-
(2001)
Clin Infect Dis
, vol.32
, pp. 1348-1356
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
264
-
-
0033382236
-
Inactivation of prions by physical and chemical means
-
Taylor DM Inactivation of prions by physical and chemical means. J Hosp Infect 1999, 43(suppl):S69-S76.
-
(1999)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.43
, pp. S69-S76
-
-
Taylor, D.M.1
-
265
-
-
79958739691
-
The role played by contaminated surfaces in the transmission of nosocomial pathogens
-
Otter JA The role played by contaminated surfaces in the transmission of nosocomial pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:687-699.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 687-699
-
-
Otter, J.A.1
-
266
-
-
34249300080
-
Environmental contamination makes an important contribution to hospital infection
-
Boyce JM Environmental contamination makes an important contribution to hospital infection. J Hosp Infect 2007, 65:50-54.
-
(2007)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.65
, pp. 50-54
-
-
Boyce, J.M.1
-
267
-
-
77952994819
-
Role of hospital surfaces in the transmission of emerging health care-associated pathogens: norovirus, Clostridium difficile, and Acinetobacter species
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA, Miller MB, et al. Role of hospital surfaces in the transmission of emerging health care-associated pathogens: norovirus, Clostridium difficile, and Acinetobacter species. Am J Infect Control 2010, 38:S25-S33.
-
(2010)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.38
, pp. S25-S33
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
Miller, M.B.3
-
268
-
-
79960716757
-
Are room decontamination units needed to prevent transmission of environmental pathogens?
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Are room decontamination units needed to prevent transmission of environmental pathogens?. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:743-747.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 743-747
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
269
-
-
78751670846
-
Contamination of hands with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus after contact with environmental surfaces and after contact with the skin of colonized patients
-
Stiefel U, Cadnum JL, Eckstein BC, et al. Contamination of hands with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus after contact with environmental surfaces and after contact with the skin of colonized patients. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:185-187.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 185-187
-
-
Stiefel, U.1
Cadnum, J.L.2
Eckstein, B.C.3
-
270
-
-
33749574575
-
Risk of acquiring antibiotic-resistant bacteria from prior room occupants
-
Huang SS, Datta R, Platt R Risk of acquiring antibiotic-resistant bacteria from prior room occupants. Arch Intern Med 2006, 166:1945-1951.
-
(2006)
Arch Intern Med
, vol.166
, pp. 1945-1951
-
-
Huang, S.S.1
Datta, R.2
Platt, R.3
-
271
-
-
79952411060
-
Evaluation of hospital room assignment and acquisition of Clostridium difficile infection
-
Shaughnessy MK, Micielli RL, DePestal DD, et al. Evaluation of hospital room assignment and acquisition of Clostridium difficile infection. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:201-206.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 201-206
-
-
Shaughnessy, M.K.1
Micielli, R.L.2
DePestal, D.D.3
-
272
-
-
39449113970
-
Identifying opportunities to enhance environmental cleaning in 23 acute care hospitals
-
Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Study Group
-
Carling PC, Parry MF, Von Beheren SM Identifying opportunities to enhance environmental cleaning in 23 acute care hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008, 29:1-7. Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Study Group.
-
(2008)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.29
, pp. 1-7
-
-
Carling, P.C.1
Parry, M.F.2
Von Beheren, S.M.3
-
273
-
-
37749005066
-
Intensive care unit environmental cleaning: an evaluation in sixteen hospitals using a novel assessment tool
-
Carling PC, von Bheren S, Kim P, et al. Intensive care unit environmental cleaning: an evaluation in sixteen hospitals using a novel assessment tool. J Hosp Infect 2008, 68:39-44.
-
(2008)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.68
, pp. 39-44
-
-
Carling, P.C.1
von Bheren, S.2
Kim, P.3
-
274
-
-
80052021992
-
Cleanliness of portable medical equipment disinfected by nursing staff
-
Havill NL, Havill HL, Mangione E, et al. Cleanliness of portable medical equipment disinfected by nursing staff. Am J Infect Control 2011, 39:602-604.
-
(2011)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.39
, pp. 602-604
-
-
Havill, N.L.1
Havill, H.L.2
Mangione, E.3
-
275
-
-
58249086920
-
Intervention evaluation of environmental contamination by vancomycin-resistant enterococci: failure of personnel, product, or procedure?
-
Hota B, Blom DW, Lyle EA, et al. Intervention evaluation of environmental contamination by vancomycin-resistant enterococci: failure of personnel, product, or procedure?. J Hosp Infect 2009, 71:123-131.
-
(2009)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.71
, pp. 123-131
-
-
Hota, B.1
Blom, D.W.2
Lyle, E.A.3
-
276
-
-
47549098621
-
Impact of an environmental cleaning intervention on the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant enterococci on surfaces in intensive care unit rooms
-
Goodman ER, Platt R, Bass R, et al. Impact of an environmental cleaning intervention on the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant enterococci on surfaces in intensive care unit rooms. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008, 29:593-599.
-
(2008)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.29
, pp. 593-599
-
-
Goodman, E.R.1
Platt, R.2
Bass, R.3
-
277
-
-
34447296689
-
Reduction of Clostridium difficile and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus contamination of environmental surfaces after an intervention to improve cleaning methods
-
Eckstein BC, Adams DA, Eckstein EC, et al. Reduction of Clostridium difficile and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus contamination of environmental surfaces after an intervention to improve cleaning methods. BMC Infect Dis 2007, 7:61.
-
(2007)
BMC Infect Dis
, vol.7
, pp. 61
-
-
Eckstein, B.C.1
Adams, D.A.2
Eckstein, E.C.3
-
278
-
-
79551711211
-
Sterilization, high-level disinfection, and environmental cleaning
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Sterilization, high-level disinfection, and environmental cleaning. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2011, 25:45-76.
-
(2011)
Infect Dis Clin North Am
, vol.25
, pp. 45-76
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
279
-
-
77953010366
-
Applications of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation disinfection in health care facilities: effective adjunct, but not stand-alone technology
-
Memarzadeh F, Olmsted RN, Bartley JM Applications of ultraviolet germicidal irradiation disinfection in health care facilities: effective adjunct, but not stand-alone technology. Am J Infect Control 2010, 38:S13-S24.
-
(2010)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.38
, pp. S13-S24
-
-
Memarzadeh, F.1
Olmsted, R.N.2
Bartley, J.M.3
-
281
-
-
79960701617
-
Terminal decontamination of patient rooms using an automated mobile UV light unit
-
Boyce JM, Havill NL, Moore BA Terminal decontamination of patient rooms using an automated mobile UV light unit. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:743-747.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 743-747
-
-
Boyce, J.M.1
Havill, N.L.2
Moore, B.A.3
-
282
-
-
77955103443
-
Evaluation of an automated ultraviolet radiation device for decon-tamination of Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated pathogens in hospital rooms
-
Nerandzic MM, Cadnum JL, Pultz MJ, et al. Evaluation of an automated ultraviolet radiation device for decon-tamination of Clostridium difficile and other healthcare-associated pathogens in hospital rooms. BMC Infect Dis 2010, 10:197.
-
(2010)
BMC Infect Dis
, vol.10
, pp. 197
-
-
Nerandzic, M.M.1
Cadnum, J.L.2
Pultz, M.J.3
-
283
-
-
50949120269
-
Impact of hydrogen peroxide vapor room decontamination on Clostridium difficile environmental contamination and transmission in a healthcare setting
-
Boyce JM, Havill NL, Otter JA, et al. Impact of hydrogen peroxide vapor room decontamination on Clostridium difficile environmental contamination and transmission in a healthcare setting. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008, 29:723-729.
-
(2008)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.29
, pp. 723-729
-
-
Boyce, J.M.1
Havill, N.L.2
Otter, J.A.3
-
284
-
-
2342485984
-
Tackling contamination of the hospital environment by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): a comparison between conventional terminal cleaning and hydrogen peroxide vapour decontamination
-
French GL, Otter JA, Shannon KP, et al. Tackling contamination of the hospital environment by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA): a comparison between conventional terminal cleaning and hydrogen peroxide vapour decontamination. J Hosp Infect 2004, 57:31-37.
-
(2004)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.57
, pp. 31-37
-
-
French, G.L.1
Otter, J.A.2
Shannon, K.P.3
-
285
-
-
48749123087
-
Environmental methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) disinfection using dry-mist-generated hydrogen peroxide
-
Bartels MD, Kristofferson K, Slotsbjerg T, et al. Environmental methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) disinfection using dry-mist-generated hydrogen peroxide. J Hosp Infect 2008, 70:35-41.
-
(2008)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.70
, pp. 35-41
-
-
Bartels, M.D.1
Kristofferson, K.2
Slotsbjerg, T.3
-
286
-
-
33947260670
-
Use of hydrogen peroxide vapor for deactivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a biological safety cabinet and a room
-
Hall L, Otter JA, Chewins J, et al. Use of hydrogen peroxide vapor for deactivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in a biological safety cabinet and a room. J Clin Microbiol 2007, 45:810-815.
-
(2007)
J Clin Microbiol
, vol.45
, pp. 810-815
-
-
Hall, L.1
Otter, J.A.2
Chewins, J.3
-
287
-
-
34547668867
-
Rapid recontamination with MRSA of the environment of an intensive care unit after decontamination with hydrogen peroxide vapour
-
Hardy KJ, Gossain S, Henderson N, et al. Rapid recontamination with MRSA of the environment of an intensive care unit after decontamination with hydrogen peroxide vapour. J Hosp Infect 2007, 66:360-368.
-
(2007)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.66
, pp. 360-368
-
-
Hardy, K.J.1
Gossain, S.2
Henderson, N.3
-
288
-
-
11844302901
-
Evaluation of hydrogen peroxide vapour as a method for the decontamination of surfaces contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores
-
Johnston MD, Lawson S, Otter JA Evaluation of hydrogen peroxide vapour as a method for the decontamination of surfaces contaminated with Clostridium botulinum spores. J Microbiol Methods 2005, 60:403-411.
-
(2005)
J Microbiol Methods
, vol.60
, pp. 403-411
-
-
Johnston, M.D.1
Lawson, S.2
Otter, J.A.3
-
289
-
-
0030766486
-
Efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide against exotic animal viruses
-
Heckert RA, Best M, Jordan LT, et al. Efficacy of vaporized hydrogen peroxide against exotic animal viruses. Appl Environ Microbiol 1997, 63:3916-3918.
-
(1997)
Appl Environ Microbiol
, vol.63
, pp. 3916-3918
-
-
Heckert, R.A.1
Best, M.2
Jordan, L.T.3
-
290
-
-
0025014713
-
Vapor-phase hydrogen peroxide as a surface decontaminant and sterilant
-
Klapes NA, Vesley D Vapor-phase hydrogen peroxide as a surface decontaminant and sterilant. Appl Environ Microbiol 1990, 56:503-506.
-
(1990)
Appl Environ Microbiol
, vol.56
, pp. 503-506
-
-
Klapes, N.A.1
Vesley, D.2
-
291
-
-
13844319541
-
Use of hydrogen peroxide vapour for environmental control during a Serratia outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit
-
Bates CJ, Pearse R Use of hydrogen peroxide vapour for environmental control during a Serratia outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit. J Hosp Infect 2005, 61:364-366.
-
(2005)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.61
, pp. 364-366
-
-
Bates, C.J.1
Pearse, R.2
-
292
-
-
50849110800
-
Activity of a dry mist hydrogen peroxide system against environmental Clostridium difficile contamination in elderly care wards
-
Shapey S, Machin K, Levi K, et al. Activity of a dry mist hydrogen peroxide system against environmental Clostridium difficile contamination in elderly care wards. J Hosp Infect 2008, 70:136-141.
-
(2008)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.70
, pp. 136-141
-
-
Shapey, S.1
Machin, K.2
Levi, K.3
-
293
-
-
0024462026
-
Management of infectious waste by United States hospitals
-
Rutala WA, Odette RL, Samsa GP Management of infectious waste by United States hospitals. JAMA 1989, 262:1635-1640.
-
(1989)
JAMA
, vol.262
, pp. 1635-1640
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Odette, R.L.2
Samsa, G.P.3
-
294
-
-
0020948631
-
Management of infectious waste from hospitals
-
Rutala WA, Sarubbi FA Management of infectious waste from hospitals. Infect Control 1983, 4:198-204.
-
(1983)
Infect Control
, vol.4
, pp. 198-204
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Sarubbi, F.A.2
-
296
-
-
0012841664
-
-
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC
-
Environmental Protection Agency EPA Guide for Infectious Waste Management 1986, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.
-
(1986)
EPA Guide for Infectious Waste Management
-
-
-
297
-
-
0344771784
-
-
Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
-
Office of Technology Assessment (OTA-0-459 Finding the Rx for Managing Medical Wastes 1990, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC.
-
(1990)
Finding the Rx for Managing Medical Wastes
-
-
-
298
-
-
0348102636
-
Standards for the tracking and management of medical waste; interim final rule and request for comments
-
Environmental Protection Agency Standards for the tracking and management of medical waste; interim final rule and request for comments. Fed Register 1989, 54:12326-12395.
-
(1989)
Fed Register
, vol.54
, pp. 12326-12395
-
-
-
299
-
-
0025887357
-
Infectious waste: mismatch between science and policy
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Infectious waste: mismatch between science and policy. N Engl J Med 1991, 325:578-582.
-
(1991)
N Engl J Med
, vol.325
, pp. 578-582
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
301
-
-
0026436560
-
SHEA position paper: Medical waste
-
Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America
-
Rutala WA, Mayhall CG SHEA position paper: Medical waste. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1992, 13:38-48. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America.
-
(1992)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.13
, pp. 38-48
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Mayhall, C.G.2
-
302
-
-
84944613637
-
Infectious substances: final rule
-
U.S.Department of Transportation Infectious substances: final rule. Fed Register 1995, 60:48779-48787.
-
(1995)
Fed Register
, vol.60
, pp. 48779-48787
-
-
-
303
-
-
0009519451
-
Selection and use of disinfectants in healthcare
-
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, C.G. Mayhall (Ed.), 2nd ed.
-
Rutala WA Selection and use of disinfectants in healthcare. Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control 1999, 1161-1187. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 2nd ed. C.G. Mayhall (Ed.).
-
(1999)
Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control
, pp. 1161-1187
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
-
304
-
-
79956014856
-
Sterilization and disinfection
-
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, W.R. Jarvis (Ed.), 5th ed.
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Sterilization and disinfection. Bennett & Brachman's Hospital Infections 2007, 303-318. Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 5th ed. W.R. Jarvis (Ed.).
-
(2007)
Bennett & Brachman's Hospital Infections
, pp. 303-318
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
306
-
-
84924381421
-
Selection and use of disinfectants in healthcare
-
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, C.G. Mayhall (Ed.), 4th ed.
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Selection and use of disinfectants in healthcare. Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control 2012, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 4th ed. C.G. Mayhall (Ed.).
-
(2012)
Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
307
-
-
80955129136
-
An overview of disinfection and sterilization
-
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC, W.A. Rutala (Ed.)
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ An overview of disinfection and sterilization. Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles, Practices, Current Issues, New Research, and New Technologies 2010, 18-83. Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC. W.A. Rutala (Ed.).
-
(2010)
Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles, Practices, Current Issues, New Research, and New Technologies
, pp. 18-83
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
308
-
-
84973890054
-
Disinfection and sterilization in health-care facilities
-
Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, W.R. Jarvis (Ed.), 6th ed.
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Disinfection and sterilization in health-care facilities. Bennett and Brachman's Hospital Infections 2013, Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia. 6th ed. W.R. Jarvis (Ed.).
-
(2013)
Bennett and Brachman's Hospital Infections
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
310
-
-
0030074687
-
Comparison of ion plasma, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and 100% ethylene oxide sterilizers to the 12/88 ethylene oxide gas sterilizer
-
Alfa MJ, DeGagne P, Olson N, et al. Comparison of ion plasma, vaporized hydrogen peroxide and 100% ethylene oxide sterilizers to the 12/88 ethylene oxide gas sterilizer. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1996, 17:92-100.
-
(1996)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.17
, pp. 92-100
-
-
Alfa, M.J.1
DeGagne, P.2
Olson, N.3
-
311
-
-
84876912735
-
New developments in reprocessing semicritical devices
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ New developments in reprocessing semicritical devices. Am J Infect Control 2013, 41(5 suppl):S60-S66.
-
(2013)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.41
, Issue.5
, pp. S60-S66
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
312
-
-
79957963760
-
Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible GI endoscopes: 2011
-
Petersen BT, Chennat J, Cohen J, et al. Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible GI endoscopes: 2011. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:527-537.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 527-537
-
-
Petersen, B.T.1
Chennat, J.2
Cohen, J.3
-
313
-
-
3042756428
-
Guidelines for environmental infection control in health-care facilities, 2003
-
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidelines for environmental infection control in health-care facilities, 2003. MMWR Recomm Rep 2003, 52(RR-10):1-44.
-
(2003)
MMWR Recomm Rep
, vol.52
, Issue.RR 10
, pp. 1-44
-
-
-
314
-
-
0033630769
-
Antimicrobial activity of home disinfectants and natural products against potential human pathogens
-
Rutala WA, Barbee SL, Aguiar NC, et al. Antimicrobial activity of home disinfectants and natural products against potential human pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2000, 21:33-38.
-
(2000)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.21
, pp. 33-38
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Barbee, S.L.2
Aguiar, N.C.3
-
315
-
-
0025182439
-
Efficacies of selected disinfectants against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
-
Best M, Sattar SA, Springthorpe VS, et al. Efficacies of selected disinfectants against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. J Clin Microbiol 1990, 28:2234-2239.
-
(1990)
J Clin Microbiol
, vol.28
, pp. 2234-2239
-
-
Best, M.1
Sattar, S.A.2
Springthorpe, V.S.3
-
316
-
-
0033254252
-
The effect of blood on the antiviral activity of sodium hypochlorite, a phenolic, and a quaternary ammonium compound
-
Weber DJ, Barbee SL, Sobsey MD, et al. The effect of blood on the antiviral activity of sodium hypochlorite, a phenolic, and a quaternary ammonium compound. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1999, 20:821-827.
-
(1999)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.20
, pp. 821-827
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Barbee, S.L.2
Sobsey, M.D.3
-
317
-
-
84867438406
-
Efficacy of improved hydrogen peroxide against important healthcare-associated pathogens
-
Rutala WA, Gergen MF, Weber DJ Efficacy of improved hydrogen peroxide against important healthcare-associated pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2012, 33:1159-1161.
-
(2012)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.33
, pp. 1159-1161
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Gergen, M.F.2
Weber, D.J.3
-
318
-
-
54949127200
-
Improving cleaning of the environment surrounding patients in 36 acute care hospitals
-
Carling PC, Parry MF, Rupp ME, et al. Improving cleaning of the environment surrounding patients in 36 acute care hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008, 29:1035-1041.
-
(2008)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.29
, pp. 1035-1041
-
-
Carling, P.C.1
Parry, M.F.2
Rupp, M.E.3
-
319
-
-
33645798070
-
Efficacy of hospital germicides against adenovirus 8, a common cause of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in health care facilities
-
Rutala WA, Peacock JE, Gergen MF, et al. Efficacy of hospital germicides against adenovirus 8, a common cause of epidemic keratoconjunctivitis in health care facilities. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2006, 50:1419-1424.
-
(2006)
Antimicrob Agents Chemother
, vol.50
, pp. 1419-1424
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Peacock, J.E.2
Gergen, M.F.3
-
320
-
-
0030723030
-
Uses of inorganic hypochlorite (bleach) in health-care facilities
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Uses of inorganic hypochlorite (bleach) in health-care facilities. Clin Microbiol Rev 1997, 10:597-610.
-
(1997)
Clin Microbiol Rev
, vol.10
, pp. 597-610
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
322
-
-
23044492188
-
Activity of selected oxidizing microbicides against spores of Clostridium difficile: relevance to environmental control
-
Perez J, Springthorpe S, Sattar SA Activity of selected oxidizing microbicides against spores of Clostridium difficile: relevance to environmental control. Am J Infect Control 2005, 33:320-325.
-
(2005)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.33
, pp. 320-325
-
-
Perez, J.1
Springthorpe, S.2
Sattar, S.A.3
-
325
-
-
0027444731
-
Bactericidal, virucidal, and mycobactericidal activities of reused alkaline glutaraldehyde in an endoscopy unit
-
Mbithi JN, Springthorpe VS, Sattar SA, et al. Bactericidal, virucidal, and mycobactericidal activities of reused alkaline glutaraldehyde in an endoscopy unit. J Clin Microbiol 1993, 31:2988-2995.
-
(1993)
J Clin Microbiol
, vol.31
, pp. 2988-2995
-
-
Mbithi, J.N.1
Springthorpe, V.S.2
Sattar, S.A.3
-
327
-
-
0026095191
-
Inactivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis by 14 hospital disinfectants
-
Rutala WA, Cole EC, Wannamaker NS, et al. Inactivation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Mycobacterium bovis by 14 hospital disinfectants. Am J Med 1991, 91:267S-271S.
-
(1991)
Am J Med
, vol.91
, pp. 267S-271S
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Cole, E.C.2
Wannamaker, N.S.3
-
329
-
-
40949107723
-
Virucidal activity of ortho-phthalaldehyde solutions against hepatitis B and C viruses
-
Roberts CG, Chan-Myers HB, Favero MS Virucidal activity of ortho-phthalaldehyde solutions against hepatitis B and C viruses. Am J Infect Control 2008, 36:223-226.
-
(2008)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.36
, pp. 223-226
-
-
Roberts, C.G.1
Chan-Myers, H.B.2
Favero, M.S.3
-
330
-
-
84944536982
-
-
U.S.Food and Drug Administration Steris System 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant Available at. http://wwwfdagov/MedicalDevices/ProductsandMedicalProcedures/DeviceApprovalsandClearances/Recently-ApprovedDevices/ucm207489htm.
-
Steris System 1E Liquid Chemical Sterilant
-
-
-
331
-
-
0346554265
-
New low temperature sterilization technologies: microbicidal activity and clinical efficacy
-
Polyscience Publications, Champlain, NY, W.A. Rutala (Ed.)
-
Alfa MJ, Olson N, Degagne P, et al. New low temperature sterilization technologies: microbicidal activity and clinical efficacy. Disinfection, Sterilization, and Antisepsis in Healthcare 1998, 67-78. Polyscience Publications, Champlain, NY. W.A. Rutala (Ed.).
-
(1998)
Disinfection, Sterilization, and Antisepsis in Healthcare
, pp. 67-78
-
-
Alfa, M.J.1
Olson, N.2
Degagne, P.3
-
332
-
-
0023463444
-
Ineffectiveness of hospital disinfectants against bacteria: a collaborative study
-
Rutala WA, Cole EC Ineffectiveness of hospital disinfectants against bacteria: a collaborative study. Infect Control 1987, 8:501-506.
-
(1987)
Infect Control
, vol.8
, pp. 501-506
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Cole, E.C.2
-
333
-
-
21644468535
-
Sterility assurance: concepts for patient safety
-
Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC, W.A. Rutala (Ed.)
-
Favero MS Sterility assurance: concepts for patient safety. Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles and Practices in Healthcare Facilities 2001, 110-119. Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Washington, DC. W.A. Rutala (Ed.).
-
(2001)
Disinfection, Sterilization and Antisepsis: Principles and Practices in Healthcare Facilities
, pp. 110-119
-
-
Favero, M.S.1
-
334
-
-
84876919548
-
Immediate use steam sterilization: moving beyond current policy
-
Seavey R Immediate use steam sterilization: moving beyond current policy. Am J Infect Control 2013, 41(5 suppl):S46-S48.
-
(2013)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.41
, Issue.5
, pp. S46-S48
-
-
Seavey, R.1
-
335
-
-
84876891985
-
-
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, et al. Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization Available at. http://www.aami.org/publications/standards/ST79_Immediate_Use_Statement.pdf.
-
Immediate-Use Steam Sterilization
-
-
-
337
-
-
33847700197
-
How to assess risk of disease transmission when there is a failure to follow recommended disinfection and sterilization principles
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ How to assess risk of disease transmission when there is a failure to follow recommended disinfection and sterilization principles. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2007, 28:519-524.
-
(2007)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.28
, pp. 519-524
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
338
-
-
0029283682
-
FDA labeling requirements for disinfection of endoscopes: a counterpoint
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ FDA labeling requirements for disinfection of endoscopes: a counterpoint. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1995, 16:231-235.
-
(1995)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.16
, pp. 231-235
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
339
-
-
0001204332
-
Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; final rule
-
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens; final rule. Fed Register 1991, 56:64003-64182.
-
(1991)
Fed Register
, vol.56
, pp. 64003-64182
-
-
-
340
-
-
0031156868
-
Susceptibility of antibiotic-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant hospital bacteria to disinfectants
-
Rutala WA, Stiegel MM, Sarubbi FA, et al. Susceptibility of antibiotic-susceptible and antibiotic-resistant hospital bacteria to disinfectants. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1997, 18:417-421.
-
(1997)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.18
, pp. 417-421
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Stiegel, M.M.2
Sarubbi, F.A.3
-
341
-
-
33750565432
-
Use of germicides in the home and health care setting: is there a relationship between germicide use and antimicrobial resistance
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA Use of germicides in the home and health care setting: is there a relationship between germicide use and antimicrobial resistance. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2006, 27:1107-1119.
-
(2006)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.27
, pp. 1107-1119
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
-
342
-
-
75949105990
-
Guideline for disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Guideline for disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2010, 31:107-117.
-
(2010)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.31
, pp. 107-117
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
343
-
-
78649930832
-
Disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments
-
Belay ED, Schonberger LB, Brown P, et al. Disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2010, 31:1304-1306.
-
(2010)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.31
, pp. 1304-1306
-
-
Belay, E.D.1
Schonberger, L.B.2
Brown, P.3
-
344
-
-
78649973590
-
Disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments: reply to Belay
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Disinfection and sterilization of prion-contaminated medical instruments: reply to Belay. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2010, 31:1306-1307.
-
(2010)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.31
, pp. 1306-1307
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
346
-
-
79958739691
-
The role played by contaminated surfaces in the transmission of nosocomial pathogens
-
Otter JA The role played by contaminated surfaces in the transmission of nosocomial pathogens. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:687-699.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 687-699
-
-
Otter, J.A.1
-
347
-
-
34249300080
-
Environmental contamination makes an important contribution to hospital infection
-
Boyce JM Environmental contamination makes an important contribution to hospital infection. J Hosp Infect 2007, 65:50-54.
-
(2007)
J Hosp Infect
, vol.65
, pp. 50-54
-
-
Boyce, J.M.1
-
348
-
-
77952994819
-
Role of hospital surfaces in the transmission of emerging health care-associated pathogens: norovirus, Clostridium difficile, and Acinetobacter species
-
Weber DJ, Rutala WA, Miller MB, et al. Role of hospital surfaces in the transmission of emerging health care-associated pathogens: norovirus, Clostridium difficile, and Acinetobacter species. Am J Infect Control 2010, 38:S25-S33.
-
(2010)
Am J Infect Control
, vol.38
, pp. S25-S33
-
-
Weber, D.J.1
Rutala, W.A.2
Miller, M.B.3
-
349
-
-
79960716757
-
Are room decontamination units needed to prevent transmission of environmental pathogens?
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Are room decontamination units needed to prevent transmission of environmental pathogens?. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:743-747.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 743-747
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
350
-
-
33749574575
-
Risk of acquiring antibiotic-resistant bacteria from prior room occupants
-
Huang SS, Datta R, Platt R Risk of acquiring antibiotic-resistant bacteria from prior room occupants. Arch Intern Med 2006, 166:1945-1951.
-
(2006)
Arch Intern Med
, vol.166
, pp. 1945-1951
-
-
Huang, S.S.1
Datta, R.2
Platt, R.3
-
351
-
-
79952411060
-
Evaluation of hospital room assignment and acquisition of Clostridium difficile infection
-
Shaughnessy MK, Micielli RL, DePestal DD, et al. Evaluation of hospital room assignment and acquisition of Clostridium difficile infection. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2011, 32:201-206.
-
(2011)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.32
, pp. 201-206
-
-
Shaughnessy, M.K.1
Micielli, R.L.2
DePestal, D.D.3
-
352
-
-
39449113970
-
Identifying opportunities to enhance environmental cleaning in 23 acute care hospitals
-
Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Study Group
-
Carling PC, Parry MF, Von Beheren SM Identifying opportunities to enhance environmental cleaning in 23 acute care hospitals. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008, 29:1-7. Healthcare Environmental Hygiene Study Group.
-
(2008)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.29
, pp. 1-7
-
-
Carling, P.C.1
Parry, M.F.2
Von Beheren, S.M.3
-
354
-
-
50949120269
-
Impact of hydrogen peroxide vapor room decontamination on Clostridium difficile environmental contamination and transmission in a healthcare setting
-
Boyce JM, Havill NL, Otter JA, et al. Impact of hydrogen peroxide vapor room decontamination on Clostridium difficile environmental contamination and transmission in a healthcare setting. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2008, 29:723-729.
-
(2008)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.29
, pp. 723-729
-
-
Boyce, J.M.1
Havill, N.L.2
Otter, J.A.3
-
355
-
-
0024462026
-
Management of infectious waste by United States hospitals
-
Rutala WA, Odette RL, Samsa GP Management of infectious waste by United States hospitals. JAMA 1989, 262:1635-1640.
-
(1989)
JAMA
, vol.262
, pp. 1635-1640
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Odette, R.L.2
Samsa, G.P.3
-
356
-
-
0020948631
-
Management of infectious waste from hospitals
-
Rutala WA, Sarubbi FA Management of infectious waste from hospitals. Infect Control 1983, 4:198-204.
-
(1983)
Infect Control
, vol.4
, pp. 198-204
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Sarubbi, F.A.2
-
357
-
-
0025887357
-
Infectious waste: mismatch between science and policy
-
Rutala WA, Weber DJ Infectious waste: mismatch between science and policy. N Engl J Med 1991, 325:578-582.
-
(1991)
N Engl J Med
, vol.325
, pp. 578-582
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Weber, D.J.2
-
358
-
-
0026436560
-
SHEA position paper: Medical waste
-
Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America
-
Rutala WA, Mayhall CG SHEA position paper: Medical waste. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1992, 13:38-48. Society for Hospital Epidemiology of America.
-
(1992)
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol
, vol.13
, pp. 38-48
-
-
Rutala, W.A.1
Mayhall, C.G.2
|