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Evaluating spill kits in infection control: perspectives of nurses and health professionals
Background: The burden of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) equates to 3.5 million cases, resulting in more than 90 000 deaths and 2.5 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) across Europe. Biological spills pose infection and safety risks for both patients and staff, so spill management is of strategic importance for containment. There is limited evidence as to the efficacy of spill kits currently in use with regard to infection control management.
Is your mask effective against Covid-19? 3 questions to ask
The emergence of new, potentially more infectious, coronavirus variants has led many people to worry about the effectiveness of their masks in protecting themselves and other people from catching Covid-19. Some experts are recommending people wear two masks to increase the protection. Masks have been the subject of much debate since the pandemic began. Today, most governments and health bodies recommend we wear them to prevent the transmission of Covid-19.
Is your mask effective against COVID-19? Three questions you should ask yourself
The emergence of new, potentially more infectious, coronavirus variants has led many people to worry about the effectiveness of their masks in protecting themselves and other people from catching COVID-19. Some experts are recommending people wear two masks in order to increase the protection. Masks have been the subject of much debate since the pandemic began. Today, most governments and health bodies recommend we wear them to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.
Community will gather to honor those lost in 2001 terror attacks
Next Tuesday will mark 17 years since a coordinated terrorist attack was carried out on American soil.It was a day the nation experienced the harsh reality of the world and the fact that evil things can happen in our homeland. Americans also experienced how the country can come together in a spirit of unity and rise up to the challenge.
Neuroscientists Add Memory Loss to List of NFL-Linked Brain Injury
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a serious problem for football players, but minor head injuries could also pose serious problems to athletes’ brains health, say scientists. The NFL is facing mounting evidence that links head injuries to CTE, the condition that afflicts athletes as a result of severe or repeated traumatic brain injury.
Living with an indwelling urethral catheter in a community setting: exploring triggers for unscheduled community nurse ‘out of hours’ visits
To explore the experiences of community patients living with a urethral catheter and those caring for them. Living at home with an indwelling urethral catheter often results in consequences that create a double-edged burden; firstly, on patients and their relative carers, and secondly in terms of unscheduled community nurse service ‘out of hours’ provision.
Living with an indwelling urethral catheter in a community setting: Exploring triggers for unscheduled community nurse “out‐of‐hours” visits
To explore the experiences of community patients living with a urethral catheter and those caring for them. Living at home with an indwelling urethral catheter often results in consequences that create a double‐edged burden: first, on patients and their relative carers and second, in terms of unscheduled community nurse service “out‐of‐hours” provision.
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