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  • Title: Influence of tracheal suctioning systems on health care workers' gloves and equipment contamination: a comparison of closed and open systems.
    Author: Ricard JD, Eveillard M, Martin Y, Barnaud G, Branger C, Dreyfuss D.
    Journal: Am J Infect Control; 2011 Sep; 39(7):605-7. PubMed ID: 21514008.
    Abstract:
    The impact of tracheal suctioning with an open or a closed system on equipment and health care workers contamination with multidrug-resistant pathogens was compared. Only the closed system reduced hand and equipment contamination during tracheal suctioning. This equipment could be systematically used to reduce risk of cross contamination in the intensive care unit.
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