Universal precautions: Costs for protective equipment
American Journal of Infection ControlPublished 1 February 1997
Somwang Danchaivijitr, T Tangtrakool, S Chokloikaew, Visanu Thamlikitkul
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Overuse of sterile and examination gloves and gowns and underuse of heavy-duty gloves, masks, aprons, goggles, and boots were discovered during the study and appropriate use of disposable and reusable universal precautions equipment would free health care dollars for other purposes.
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Overuse of sterile and examination gloves and gowns and underuse of heavy-duty gloves, masks, aprons, goggles, and boots were discovered during the study. Appropriate use of disposable and reusable universal precautions equipment would free health care dollars for other purposes.
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