Search Results - "Karpanen, Tarja J."

Clinical evaluation of a chlorhexidine intravascular catheter gel dressing on short-term central venous catheters by Karpanen, Tarja J., PhD, Casey, Anna L., PhD, Whitehouse, Tony, FRCA, Nightingale, Peter, PhD, Das, Ira, FRCPath, Elliott, Thomas S.J., DSc

“…Background A major source of microbial colonization of short-term central venous catheters (CVC) is the patients' endogenous skin microorganisms located at the…”
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A clinical evaluation of two central venous catheter stabilization systems by Karpanen, Tarja J., Casey, Anna L., Whitehouse, Tony, Timsit, Jean-Francois, Mimoz, Olivier, Palomar, Mercedes, Elliott, Tom S. J.

“…Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) are commonly secured with sutures which are associated with microbial colonization and infection. We report a…”
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An in vitro comparison of standard cleaning to a continuous passive disinfection cap for the decontamination of needle-free connectors by Casey, Anna L, Karpanen, Tarja J, Nightingale, Peter, Elliott, Tom S J

“…The optimal decontamination method for needle-free connectors is still unresolved. The objective of this study was to determine if a continuous passive…”
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Enhanced chlorhexidine skin penetration with eucalyptus oil by Karpanen, Tarja J, Conway, Barbara R, Worthington, Tony, Hilton, Anthony C, Elliott, Tom S J, Lambert, Peter A

“…Chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG) is a widely used skin antiseptic, however it poorly penetrates the skin, limiting its efficacy against microorganisms residing…”
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A comparative study to evaluate surface microbial contamination associated with copper-containing and stainless steel pens used by nurses in the critical care unit by Casey, Anna L., PhD, Karpanen, Tarja J., PhD, Adams, Debra, PhD, Lambert, Peter A., DSc, Nightingale, Peter, PhD, Miruszenko, Lisa, RGN, Elliott, Tom S.J., FRCPath

“…A clinical study was undertaken to compare the surface microbial contamination associated with pens constructed of either a copper alloy or stainless steel…”
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Effectiveness of Disinfecting Caps for Intravenous Access Points in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections, Clinical Utilization, and Cost of Care During COVID-19 by Hou, Yuefeng, Griffin, Leah P, Ertmer, Kari, Bernatchez, Stéphanie F, Kärpänen, Tarja J, Palka-Santini, Maria

“…Intravenous (IV) access point protectors, serving as passive disinfection devices and a cover between line accesses, are available to help reduce the risk of…”
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Addition of PLA2 to CRP enhances sepsis diagnosis by Elliott, Tom S.J., Casey, Anna L., Karpanen, Tarja J., David, Miruna D., Whitehouse, Tony, Lambert, Peter A., Vernallis, Ann B., Worthington, Tony, Parekh, Gita, Dunston, Christopher R., Kirby, Josh, Davis, Paul

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Antimicrobial activity of a chlorhexidine intravascular catheter site gel dressing by Karpanen, Tarja J., Casey, Anna L., Conway, Barbara R., Lambert, Peter A., Elliott, Tom S. J.

“…Objectives The antimicrobial efficacy of a chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) intravascular catheter gel dressing was evaluated against methicillin-resistant…”
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Markers to enhance CRP for sepsis diagnosis by Elliott, Tom S., FRCPath, Casey, Anna L., PhD, Karpanen, Tarja J., PhD, David, Miruna D., FRCPath, Whitehouse, Tony, FRCA, Lambert, Peter, Prof, Vernallis, Ann B., PhD, Worthington, Tony, PhD, Parekh, Gita, BSc, Dunston, Christopher R., PhD, Kirby, Josh, MSc, Davis, Paul, PhD

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Studies of skin antisepsis and enhanced penetration of chlorhexidine by Kärpänen, Tarja J

“…Current evidence-based guidelines recommend that 2% (w/v) chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG), preferentially in 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol (IIPA), is used for…”
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Studies of skin antisepsis and enhanced penetration of chlorhexidine by Kärpänen, Tarja J

“…Current evidence-based guidelines recommend that 2% (w/v) chlorhexidine digluconate (CHG), preferentially in 70% (v/v) isopropyl alcohol (IIPA), is used for…”
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