Posts Tagged ‘E. coli’
Update: Briefing on ESBLs, CPEs, & other antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria
We originally wrote this post in 2015 as a briefing on various antibiotic resistant bacteria. It’s one of the most popular articles on the blog, so time for an update! Read on to discover more about “antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria” and why resistant Enterobacterales are a real cause for concern. What are “antibiotic-resistant Gram-negative bacteria”? There…
Read MoreCross-resistance between biocides and antibiotics doesn’t seem to be a problem
A new study from Jordan has reinforced that cross-resistance between biocides and antibiotics doesn’t seem to be a problem. The study found that although multidrug-resistant E. coli were commonly identified from the environment in both hospital and community settings, there was no evidence of cross-resistance between antibiotics and biocides, and all E. coli were susceptible to in-use concentrations of biocides. 21…
Read MoreAntimicrobial-impregnated patient hand wipes are a goer
A lab-based study using healthy volunteers has demonstrated that antimicrobial-impregnated hand wipes can do as well – if not better – than soap and water for hand hygiene. These findings provide more support for the idea that hand wipes could be a useful innovation in improving patient hand hygiene. The study aimed to evaluate the use of…
Read MoreAn interview with Martin Kiernan: education, education, education!
IVupdate have published an interview with Martin Kiernan (our very own clinical director) by Andrew Jackson of IVTeam.com, which is well worth a listen. The interview covers Martin’s career (listen out for the words of wisdom from used car sales…), proudest moments, views on patient safety, and the importance of bundle implementation. The focus of the interview is around…
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