A study for the production of containers used in the diagnosis and prevention of infection.

Objectives: 1. To study the need of containers used in the diagnosis and prevention of infection. 2.

A study on powdering of reusable surgical gloves.

Objectives: To study the need of powdering surgical gloves and to produce a powdering machine.

Material And Method: The need of powdering surgical gloves was done by questionnaires to directors or chiefs of purchase departments in 29 hospitals across the country. The practice in powdering surgical gloves was given by chiefs of the central sterile supply department (CSSD).

Problems in the management of medical waste in Thailand.

Objectives: To identify problems in the management of medical waste in Thailand for future development.

Material And Method: The study was done in 39 hospitals during June and July 2002 by interviewing medical personnel on knowledge and attitude in management of medical waste, observation of practice and checking the amount of medical waste in waste bags. Certain laboratory investigations were done in dustmen.

Prevalence and impacts of nosocomial infection in Thailand 2001.

Objectives: To study the prevalence and impacts of nosocomial infection (N.I.) in Thailand.