Anti-infective measures and Entonox equipment: a survey.

Bajekal, R R; Turner, R; Yentis, S M · Anaesthesia · 2000

cross_sectional · Level IV

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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.

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