Author:
Chittick Paul,Russo Victoria,Sims Matthew,Robinson-Dunn Barbara,Oleszkowicz Susan,Sawarynski Kara,Powell Kimberly,Makin Jacob,Darnell Elizabeth,Boura Judith A.,Boyanton Bobby,Band Jeffrey
Abstract
We describe an outbreak ofPseudomonas aeruginosarespiratory tract infections related to intrinsically contaminated ultrasound gel used for intraoperative transesophageal echocardiograms in cardiovascular surgery patients. This investigation led to a product safety alert by the Food and Drug Administration and the development of guidelines for appropriate use of ultrasound gel.
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Microbiology (medical),Epidemiology
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