Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet
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Comparative Study
Comparison of costs for reusable and disposable syringes.
The cost for reusable and disposable syringes was studied in Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, a university hospital in the northern part of Thailand. The cost for operating reusable syringes includes that for cleaning and sterilization. This consists of labour, replacement for defective syringes, tap water, electricity, depreciation of instruments. ⋯ The cost for reusable syringes was 84,714 baht in comparison with 81,874 baht for disposable items. The latter was cheaper by 2,840 baht per month. It is concluded that disposable syringes are cheaper, at least in this university hospital.
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Multicenter Study
Universal precautions: knowledge, compliance and attitudes of doctors and nurses in Thailand.
A study on the knowledge, compliance and attitudes of doctors and nurses on "universal precautions" (U. P.) was done by questionnaire in April 1993. Four hundred and sixty-nine doctors and 4,554 nurses from 35 hospitals throughout Thailand responded. ⋯ They supported the application of U. P. as a safety measure. Welfare support for health-care workers who have contacted HIV at work is also expected.
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A study on ventilator-associated pneumonia was done in the I. C. U., Nan Hospital from April 1991 to March 1992. ⋯ Nine patients died of pneumonia. Low birth weight was the commonest predisposing factor of death along with prolonged ventilatory support and resistant bacteria. Breaching of aseptic and nursing care techniques was also observed.
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Practice Guideline Guideline
Guidelines for prevention of burn wound infections. The Hospital Infection Control Group of Thailand.
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Practice Guideline Guideline
Guidelines for prevention of traumatic wound infections. The Hospital Infection Control Group of Thailand.