An anaesthetic and intensive care perspective on infection control measures for the prevention of airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.

Guidance regarding appropriate use of personal protective equipment in hospitals is in constant flux as research into SARS-COV-2 transmission continues to develop our understanding of the virus. The risk associated with procedures classed as 'aerosol generating' is under constant debate. Current guidance is largely based on pragmatic and cautious logic, as there is little scientific evidence of aerosolization and transmission of respiratory viruses associated with procedures.

Topical lidocaine patch 5% for acute postoperative pain control.

A 39-year-old para 3 woman presented for elective caesarean section (lower segment caesarean section (LSCS)) for breech presentation. The patient had a strong history of atopy and anaphylaxis to paracetamol, codeine, penicillin and latex. The patient was asthmatic, triggered by aspirin.

The effect of transportation stress on excretion rates of campylobacters in market-age broilers.

We determined the effects of transportation distance and holding times at a commercial slaughter facility on excretion rates of Campylobacter spp. in broilers. Fecal samples from broilers in each of 10 flocks were obtained at the following three sampling points: at the farms, following transportation, and after holding at the plant.

Quantitative investigation of the effects of chemical decontamination procedures on the microbiological status of broiler carcasses during processing.

The effects of elevated chlorine concentrations (25 ppm) added to water in the final carcass washing equipment on total viable counts (TVCs 22 degrees C) and Escherichia coli and Enterobacteriaceae levels on poultry carcasses were investigated. Mean TVC counts on neck skin samples were significantly reduced when pre-evisceration and postwash samples were compared with log10 4.98 to 4.

Distribution and prevalence of airborne microorganisms in three commercial poultry processing plants.

Airborne microbial contaminants and indicator organisms were monitored within three poultry processing plants (plants A, B, and C). In total, 15 cubic feet (c.f.