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. 1989 Aug;14(2):159-62.
doi: 10.1016/0195-6701(89)90119-9.

Do gowns prevent infection in neonatal intensive care units?

K N Haque  1 , A H Chagla
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Do gowns prevent infection in neonatal intensive care units?

K N Haque et al. J Hosp Infect. 1989 Aug.

Abstract

In a prospective study we found that gowns had no effect when used by medical and paramedical staff, in reducing infection in a tertiary care neonatal unit. We conclude that the use of gowns in this area is an ineffective and expensive method of preventing nosocomial infection.

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