title: Minimising cross-infection risks associated with beds and mattresses.
abstract: The spread of infection can be associated with inanimate objects in the environment, referred to as fomites. These include beds, mattresses, curtains, bedpans and sphygmomanometers, all of which may be contaminated with micro-organisms (Wilson, 2001).
authors.affiliation: Epsom and St. Helier University, Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Shila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Patel
mesh_terms: D001512:Bedding and Linens / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000382:microbiology; D001513:Beds / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000382:microbiology; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004197:Disease Reservoirs; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000145:classification / Q000592:standards; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006797:Housekeeping, Hospital / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008422:Materials Testing; D010539:Permeability; D012307:Risk Factors; D013242:Sterilization / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants