Bacterial Contamination of Environmental Surfaces of Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinics.

The presence of potentially pathogenic bacteria on veterinary clinic surfaces may be problematic. In this study, we collected swab samples (Fisherbrand, double transport swabs with Stuart's liquid medium) and water samples from five veterinary rehabilitation clinics. Swabs and water samples were transported to a microbiology lab for processing.

Development and characterization of a portable electrochemical aptasensor for IsdA protein and Staphylococcus aureus detection.

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is recognized as one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis worldwide. This pathogen is a major foodborne pathogen that can cause many different types of various infections, from minor skin infections to lethal blood infectious diseases.

Survival of Staphylococcus aureus on therapeutic ultrasound heads.

Therapeutic ultrasound (US) is commonly used in the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries including wounds. US heads and coupling gel come into direct contact with patient skin, increasing the risk for health care-associated infections owing to cross contamination. In this study, nearly 80% of Staphylococcus aureus placed on US heads in gel survived for 1 hour, with survival of 3 days possible in other types of organic matter.

Pocket Irrigation and Technique During Reconstructive Surgery: An American Society of Plastic Surgery Survey of Current Practice.

Background: Expander-to-implant is the most common breast reconstruction procedure in the United States. Irrigation with triple antibiotic solution (TAS), as described by Adams et al in 2006, has become standard of care to lower bacterial bioburden. However, several alternative solutions have been implemented with the literature lacking a consensus regarding use (Plast Reconstr Surg.

Topical lotions utilized in outpatient rehabilitation clinics as a potential source of bacterial contamination.

Soft tissue mobilization and massage requiring lotions or creams are commonly used interventions in outpatient rehabilitation clinics. For at least 50 years hand creams used in healthcare settings have been found to be contaminated by bacteria. The purpose of this study was to determine the current state of bacterial contamination of lotions used in clinics and to determine the efficacy of lotion preservatives to kill bacteria.

Physical therapy clinic therapeutic ultrasound equipment as a source for bacterial contamination.

A procedure commonly used in physical therapy (PT) clinics is therapeutic ultrasound (US). This equipment and associated gel comes in contact with patient skin, potentially serving as a reservoir for bacteria. In this study, we sampled US heads, gel bottle tips and gel from nine outpatient PT clinics in Southeastern Tennessee.