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Infection control in anaesthesia in regional, tertiary and central hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal. Part 3: Decontamination practices

Published in: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Volume 19 , issue 4, pages: 204–211

DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2013.10872925

Author(s): RA SamuelDepartment of Anaesthesiology, , PD GopalanDepartment of Anaesthesiology, , Y CoovadiaInkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, , R SamuelInkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, ,

Keywords: anaesthetic equipment, contamination, infection control, anaesthesia,

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Background: Anaesthetic equipment is a potential vector for the transmission of disease. This study was undertaken to observe current infection control practices among anaesthetic nurses regarding the decontamination of anaesthetic equipment in regional, tertiary and central hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal.

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