Design and Evaluation of a Novel Instrument Gripper for Handling of Surgical Instruments

Autor: Heibeyn Jan, König Nils, Domnik Nadine, Schweizer Matthias, Kinzius Max, Janß Armin, Radermacher Klaus

Publikováno v: Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2021)

Introduction: Contaminated surgical instruments are manually prepared for cleaning and disinfection in the reprocessing unit for medical devices (RUMED). Manual labour exposes staff to the risk of infection and is particularly stressful at peak times

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/c192d873908f45b682ff145d09453785

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) Funding for Studies of Hospital-Associated Bacterial Pathogens: Are Funds Proportionate to Burden of Disease?

Autor: Kwon Seunghyug, Schweizer Marin L, Perencevich Eli N

Publikováno v: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, Vol 1, Iss 1, p 5 (2012)

Abstract Background Hospital-associated infections (HAIs) are associated with a considerable burden of disease and direct costs greater than $17 billion. The pathogens that cause the majority of serious HAIs are Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus a

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/45980e5ed70445cab1b12ad05d87ea13

Comparative effectiveness of nafcillin or cefazolin versus vancomycin in methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Autor: McGregor Jessina C, Shardell Michelle D, Johnson J Kristie, Harris Anthony D, Furuno Jon P, Schweizer Marin L, Thom Kerri A, Cosgrove Sara E, Sakoulas George, Perencevich Eli N

Publikováno v: BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 11, Iss 1, p 279 (2011)

Abstract Background The high prevalence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) has led clinicians to select antibiotics that have coverage against MRSA, usually vancomycin, for empiric therapy for suspected staphylococcal infections. Clinicians of

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/47333386c36842bc9b2cd978b96541af

Impact of Empiric Antimicrobial Therapy on Outcomes in Patients with Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae Bacteremia: A Cohort Study

Autor: Furuno Jon P, McGregor Jessina C, Osih Regina B, Schweizer Marin L, Thom Kerri A, Perencevich Eli N, Harris Anthony D

Publikováno v: BMC Infectious Diseases, Vol 8, Iss 1, p 116 (2008)

Abstract Background It is unclear whether appropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy improves outcomes in patients with bacteremia due to Escherichia coli or Klebsiella. The objective of this study is to assess the impact of appropriate empiric antimi

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/56f27da81f3d49708d2d4c868c584ac1

Prehospital Battlefield Casualty Intervention Decision Cognitive Study.

Autor: Schweizer MA; Department of Defense Joint Trauma System, 3698 Chambers Pass Bldg. 3611, Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6315., Wampler D; Department of Emergency Health Sciences, University of Texas Health San Antonio, 4201 Medical Dr. Suite 120, San Antonio, TX 78229., Lu K; Emergency Department, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 1465 Laney Walker Blvd., Augusta, GA 30912., Oh AS; 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), Okinawa, Japan., Rahm SJ; Centre for Emergency Health Sciences, 353 Rodeo Dr., Spring Branch, TX 78070., Studer NM; Department of Emergency Medicine, Brooke Army Medical Center, MCHE-ZSE-R, Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, 3551 Roger Brooke Dr., San Antonio, TX 78234-4551., Cunningham CW; Department of Defense Joint Trauma System, 3698 Chambers Pass Bldg. 3611, Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-6315.

Publikováno v: Military medicine [Mil Med] 2020 Jan 07; Vol. 185 (Suppl 1), pp. 274-278.