Bacteriologic contamination in an air-fluidized bed.
An air-fluidized bed was found to be a potential bacteriologic hazard when used by heavily infected burned patients. Even after following the manufacturer's protocol for eliminating bacteria from the bed and for cleaning the filter sheet, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus fecalis, Escherichia coli, and Serratia marcescens were recovered. Use of the bed was suspended until an effective disinfecting procedure was developed for the filter sheet and weekly removal of solid materials from the bed was instituted.
D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000635:transmission*; D001512:Bedding and Linens; D001513:Beds; D002053:Burn Units; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000635:transmission*; D004203:Disinfection; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D009519:New York City; D012706:Serratia marcescens / Q000302:isolation & purification; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000635:transmission