Surgical hand washing
Launay-Savary, M.V.; Slim, K.
Journal de Chirurgie 139(2): 85-87
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-7697 PMID: 12071019 Document Number: 549881
Hand washing is required to prevent nosocomial infection. We reviewed the literature, analyzing controlled randomized trials providing the best level of evidence. The different products and techniques evaluated in these trials are detailed. Compliance with hand washing protocols is also discussed.
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