Transmission of C. difficile: Asymptomatic carriers are also a risk

By oksana | April 26, 2016

A new paper from Canada that has examined the effect of screening and isolation for asymptomatic carriers of toxigenic C. difficile has just been released onto the JAMA Internal Medicine website. In this study, 4.8% of patients screened were found to be carrying the tbD gene and these patients were part of an intervention group that included isolation, but not in…

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Shampoo caps

By oksana | June 7, 2012

Clinell Shampoo Caps allow you to clean, freshen and care for your hair whilst bed bound. With natural plant extracts, the pre-saturated cap provides the perfect way to maintain healthy hair without wet washing. Two varieties available – a pre-surgery and ICU Chlorhexidine version, and a regular non-medicated version. These shampoo caps complement the medicated and…

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