doi: 10.1007/BF02947638.
The microbial flora of in-use blood pressure cuffs
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The microbial flora of in-use blood pressure cuffs
Ir J Med Sci.
1991 Apr.
Abstract
The capacity of blood pressure cuffs to act as vehicles of hospital infection has been recognised. We describe the microbial flora of in-use DINAMAP blood pressure cuffs used in the operating theatres and one recovery room in a teaching hospital. Our results show significant microbial contamination of in-use blood pressure cuffs.
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