title: Suction apparatus and the suctioning procedure: reducing the infection risks.
abstract: Serious infection has been related to the use of suction apparatus and to the suctioning procedure. Prevention of infection focuses on aseptic technique, handwashing, decontamination and sterilization of apparatus where appropriate. This article considers the infection risks arising from use of suction apparatus, the suctioning procedure and sets out recommendations for infection prevention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Infection Control, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Creamer
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Smyth
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004203:Disinfection; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013242:Sterilization; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards