The following reader question came in response to the column “Critical Guidance for Complying With Anesthesia Infection Control Rules,” which features insight from Clifford Gevirtz, MD, an ...

An observational study by Sahlgrenska Academy researchers at a large Swedish hospital found 2,393 opportunities for hand disinfection and/or aseptic techniques. Doctors and nurses missed 90% of the ...

Adherence to strict aseptic technique is vital to all types of animal models requiring surgical intervention from both scientific and welfare perspectives. Training of both new and experienced ...

The organization has also released a graphic on summarizing proper aseptic technique for multi-dose vials. To access the graphic, visit The Joint Commission’s website.

One of the best ways to prevent the spread of microorganisms is through disinfection. Contamination can occur if medical staff do not clean the surfaces, the necks of ampules, or fail to use gloves.

When it comes to keeping it clean, Philip Nelson delivers. As a professor of food science at Purdue University, he spent years perfecting the primary method that today allows many juices and other ...

Modern grocery store shelves are filled with shelf-stable packaged foods. Everything from vegetables to dairy and meat products can be prepackaged and stored without the need for refrigeration, making ...