Standardised training of aseptic technique has improved nurses’ ability to prevent healthcare-associated infections and led to better awareness in one hospital Aseptic technique (AT) is central to ...

This article, the second in a two-part series on asepsis, provides a step-by-step guide to using an aseptic technique to change a simple wound dressing, applying the principles of asepsis discussed in ...

Q: Should we accept a post-surgical rehab patient with a hospital-acquired wound? A: An estimated 1 in 4 postoperative wound complications occur within 14 days of hospital discharge. Some patients may ...

Q: What is the role of antibiotic stewardship in post-operative wound healing for patients of sub-acute and long-term care facilities? A: Literature and research supports the use of antibiotics when ...

Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, Physicians - any healthcare professionals interested in learning best wound care EST practices. This is a great opportunity for health care ...

The Association for Aseptic Practice (ASAP) announced today that it endorses BD Nexiva TM Closed IV Catheter System as a best practice medical device that has been designed to address specific ...

June 5, 2012 AMRI (NASDAQ: AMRI) announced today that its Burlington site was contracted by Cardium Therapeutics (NYSE MKT: CXM) and its subsidiary, Tissue Repair Company ("Cardium") to manufacture ...