Infection control
Hand hygiene
References 1.WHO: Hand Hygiene Improvement programmes (2017) 2.CDC: Reduction of Healthcare-Associated Infections by High Compliance with Hand Hygiene (2016) 3.Lydon et al.: ICU Hand Hygiene Compliance Systematic Review (2017) 4.Systematic review: ED Hand Hygiene Practices (2022) 5.WHO/UNICEF JMP: WASH in Health Care Facilities Report (2019) 6.CDC: Clinical Safety—Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers Guidance (2024) 7.Evidence-based practices to […]
Screening blood donors for infection (note)
Please note this is a study note, keeping the exam in mind. This is not a guideline and should not be used for that purpose. It is not for clinical use either. You should contact your doctor for clinical advice. Blood donation screening ORGANISM MANDATORY TEST ADDITIONAL TEST HIV anti-HIV 1+2 or HIV 1+2 Ag/Ab […]
Management of needlestick injury
This is a study note on managing needlestick/sharps injury or body-fluid exposure. This is not a clinical guideline and must not be used for clinical use. Please discuss this with your doctor, who will be able to advise you based on the most relevant local/regional or national guidelines. First aid Needlestick or Sharps injury – […]