Bedding is a major source of gastroenteral infectionsInfection control is a significant and costly problem for hospitals. Once an infection is established, it may be very difficult to eradicate and can spread rapidly. Bedding has been identified as a major mode of communication of patient infection, so it is vital for hospitals to combat the risk of cross-contamination through bedding.But bedding is being overlooked as a source of infection“Often only the bedrail has been sampled during investigation of outbreaks, rather than more important potential reservoirs of infection, such as mattresses and pillows, which are in direct contact with patients. It is essential that these items and other bed components are adequately decontaminated to minimise the risk of cross-infection.”Source: The Hospital Infection Society, by E. Creamer and H. Humphreys. Published by Elsevier Ltd. ©2008 All rights reserved. |
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Bedding poses a high risk of cross-contaminationStrikethrough is a very serious threat in hospitals. When a patient with a bacterial infection uses a bed, there is a significant risk that the mattress, pillow and duvet are colonised by the patient’s bacteria. The patient is discharged and clean covers are fitted. But the reservoir of infection remains within the bedding. So when the next patient uses what appears to be a clean bed, they are unwittingly exposed to the bacteria and cross-contamination often occurs. |
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PneumaPure Technology combats cross-contaminationEach SleepAngel product is an effective barrier to infection because of the PneumaPure filter device integrated with the cover of the product. |
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