Hand hygiene in the dermatologist’s office: To wash or to rub? - 24/04/13
Doi : 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.07.033
Michael J. Messina, MD a, Lindsey A. Brodell, BA b, Robert T. Brodell, MD b, c, d, ⁎ 
, Eliot N. Mostow, MD, MPH c, d
, Eliot N. Mostow, MD, MPH c, d a Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California
b University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York
c Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, Ohio
d Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
Reprint requests: Robert T. Brodell, MD, 2660 E Market St, Warren, OH 44483.Abstract |
Hand hygiene is a central factor in preventing the spread of disease in the dermatologist’s office. The role of hand washing and alcohol-based hand rubs is considered with emphasis on compliance, effectiveness, side effects, and cost. Specific recommendations highlight the importance of using alcohol-based hand rubs as an adjunct to traditional hand-washing methods.
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American Academy of Dermatology, Inc.. Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 59 - N° 6
P. 1043-1049 - décembre 2008 Retour au numéro
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