title: Anti-infective measures and Entonox equipment: a survey.
abstract: We surveyed 102 maternity suites to investigate whether the guidelines of the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, for the use of anti-infective filters or fully disposable anaesthetic breathing systems for each patient, were being followed with regard to Entonox equipment on labour wards. Of 100 units giving information (98%), only seven used filters and only two replaced tubing between cases. Our survey shows that the recommended policy is not being applied to Entonox apparatus in delivery suites.
authors.affiliation: Magill Department of Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Management, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, UK.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Bajekal
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: S M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Yentis
mesh_terms: D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008397:Masks; D008427:Maternal Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy
chemical_list: D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D009609:Nitrous Oxide