Protocol Significantly ‘Stops’ Healthcare-Associated CDI

A protocol developed at the University of Pennsylvania resulted in a substantial reduction in healthcare-associated ...

APRIL 25, 2025

Upcoming ASRA Guidelines Address Infection Prevention in Regional Anesthesia

Anesthesiologists play a key role in preventing infectious complications associated with regional anesthesia and ...

MAY 23, 2024

New Guideline May Decrease Cross-Contamination With Ultrasound Probe Use

Given the potential for bacterial contamination, a research team has come up with an institutional guideline for ...

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Infection Risk Exceptionally Low With Neuraxial Anesthesia, Much Higher With Peripheral Nerve Block Catheters

Anesthesiologists concerned about the risk for infection following regional anesthesia will likely draw comfort ...

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Did COVID-19 Permanently Change Hand Hygiene Practices? Likely Not, Study Finds

COVID-19 made everyone realize the importance of hand hygiene, but did the message stick?

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Tranexamic Acid Further Lowers Periprosthetic Joint Infections

Tranexamic acid protects against periprosthetic joint infections within the first 90 days following total joint ...

JULY 30, 2021

15 Seconds of Your Time Can Prevent Infection, Improve Patient Care

Hand rubbing for 15 seconds was equal to 30 seconds in reducing bacterial counts on the hands, and rubbing for ...

MAY 3, 2017

Anesthesia Machine Cover Designed for OR Infection Control

Infections can be lethal in the hospital setting, of course, but awareness of anesthesiologists’ role in ...

APRIL 19, 2017

Outpatient Staff Ignore Safe Injection Practices In One-Third of Cases

Staff at outpatient care facilities fail to follow recommendations for hand hygiene and safe injection practices, ...

JUNE 28, 2016