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Role of copper in reducing hospital environment contamination by Casey, A.L, Adams, D, Karpanen, T.J, Lambert, P.A, Cookson, B.D, Nightingale, P, Miruszenko, L, Shillam, R, Christian, P, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Summary The environment may act as a reservoir for pathogens that cause healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs). Approaches to reducing environmental…”
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Staphylococci by Casey, A.L, Lambert, P.A, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Abstract Staphylococci are among the leading causes of nosocomial infections. Increasing insusceptibility to β-lactams and the glycopeptides complicates…”
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Microbiological comparison of a silver-coated and a non-coated needleless intravascular connector in clinical use by Casey, A.L, Karpanen, T.J, Nightingale, P, Cook, M, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Summary Background The potential for microbial contamination of needleless intravascular (IV) connectors and the risk of subsequent infection are currently a…”
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Microbiologic contamination of a positive- and a neutral- displacement needleless intravenous access device in clinical use by Casey, A.L., PhD, Karpanen, T.J., PhD, Nightingale, P., PhD, Chaganti, S., PhD, Elliott, T.S.J., DSc

“…Highlights • Positive-displacement devices had lower associated microbial contamination. • A wide range of bacteria were recovered from devices. • Central…”
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Impact of safety needle devices on occupationally acquired needlestick injuries: a four-year prospective study by Adams, D., Elliott, T.S.J.

“…A four-year prospective study was undertaken at the University Hospital Birmingham National Health Service Foundation Trust to evaluate the effect of the…”
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A review of sharps injuries and preventative strategies by Trim, J.C., Elliott, T.S.J.

“…Exposure to bloodborne pathogens from sharps injuries continues to pose a significant risk to healthcare workers (HCW). The number of sharps injuries sustained…”
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Physical and chemical factors influencing the germination of Clostridium difficile spores by Wheeldon, L.J, Worthington, T, Hilton, A.C, Elliott, T.S.J, Lambert, P.A

“…To investigate the influence of chemical and physical factors on the rate and extent of germination of Clostridium difficile spores. Germination of C…”
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Safety-engineered needle devices: evaluation prior to introduction is essential by Adams, D, Elliott, T.S.J

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A prospective clinical trial to evaluate the microbial barrier of a needleless connector by Casey, A.L, Burnell, S, Whinn, H, Worthington, T, Faroqui, M.H, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Summary Needleless connectors are being increasingly used for direct access to intravascular catheters. However, the potential for microbial contamination of…”
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Needle protective devices and guidance by Adams, D, Elliott, T.S.J

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Infective endocarditis in the adult patient by Sandoe, J.A.T, Watkin, R.W, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Abstract Infective endocarditis (IE) is an uncommon disease that has an associated high morbidity and mortality. The basic pathology involves adherence of…”
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Pro-inflammatory cytokines IL6, TNF-α, IL1β, procalcitonin, lipopolysaccharide binding protein and C-reactive protein in infective endocarditis by Watkin, R.W, Harper, L.V, Vernallis, A.B, Lang, S, Lambert, P.A, Ranasinghe, A.M, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Summary Objective To evaluate the serum levels and diagnostic value of cytokines and acute phase proteins in patients with infective endocarditis (IE)…”
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Needle protective devices; where are we now? by Adams, D, Elliott, T.S.J

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P07.04 An evaluation of the antimicrobial efficacy of a chlorhexidine gel pad intravascular catheter dressing using a skin model by Karpanen, T.J, Casey, A.L, Conway, B.R, Lambert, P.A, Worthington, T, Elliott, T.S.J

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P11.07 An evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of healthcare fomites (furnishings and equipment) made of copper alloys by Karpanen, T.J, Casey, A.L, Lambert, P.A, Cookson, B.D, Nightingale, P, Miruszenko, L, Elliott, T.S.J

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An update on antimicrobial central venous catheters by Elliott, T.S.J

“…Summary Antimicrobial central venous catheters make use of a variety of antimicrobial mechanisms. Although they are currently infrequently used and their role…”
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The prophylaxis and treatment of bacterial infective endocarditis in adults by Watkin, R.W, Elliott, T.S.J

“…Abstract Infective endocarditis is a relatively rare disease that has an associated high morbidity and mortality. The basic pathology involves the adherence of…”
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Needle protective devices by Adams, D, Elliott, T.S.J

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The oral cavity – An overlooked site for MRSA screening and subsequent decolonisation therapy? by Small, H, Casey, A.L, Elliott, T.S.J, Rollason, J, Hilton, A.C, Ball, S

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Detection of bacterial DNA in cardiac vegetations by PCR after the completion of antimicrobial treatment for endocarditis by Lang, S., Watkin, R.W., Lambert, P.A., Littler, W.A., Elliott, T.S.J.

“…PCR with broad-range primers for prokaryotic 16S rRNA genes was used to identify bacterial DNA in tissue from patients undergoing valve replacements following…”
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