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Infection Control Of The Anesthesia Workspace – Double Glove Technique, Debra Farida, Megan E. Callow
Infection Control Of The Anesthesia Workspace – Double Glove Technique, Debra Farida, Megan E. Callow
College of Science and Health Theses and Dissertations
Background: Current infection control practice has proven to be inadequate and pathogen transfer from anesthesia provider to patient is well established in literature, especially pertaining to contamination during direct laryngoscopy (DL), which exposes both surface and patient to disease, viruses, and bacteria.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the acquisition of confidence and perceived knowledge of proper handling of potential contaminants during induction and DL utilizing video simulation among junior level (second year) nurse anesthesia trainees (NAT-2s) enrolled at NorthShore University HealthSystem (NSUHS).
Method: Eighteen NAT-2s were evaluated using single group, pre-test post-test design, …