The microbial flora of in-use blood pressure cuffs

M. G.M. Cormican; D. J. Lowe; P. Keane; J. Flynn; D. O'Toole

doi:10.1007/BF02947638

The microbial flora of in-use blood pressure cuffs

M. G.M. Cormican
, D. J. Lowe
, P. Keane
, J. Flynn
, D. O'Toole

University College Hospital

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Abstract

The capacity of blood pressure cuffs to act as vehicles of hospital infection has been recognised. We describe the microbial flora of in-use DINAMAP blood pressure cuffs used in the operating theatres and one recovery room in a teaching hospital. Our results show significant microbial contamination of in-use blood pressure cuffs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	112-113
Number of pages	2
Journal	Irish Journal of Medical Science
Volume	160
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02947638
Publication status	Published - Apr 1991
Externally published	Yes

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