This study explores the awareness, knowledge, attitude and practice of Universal Precautions (UPs) among radiographers as well as their sensitivity towards the possibility of being occupationally exposed and extent of their exposure to infections. A total of 24 radiographers were assessed. The index used to assess the awareness was how they knew about universal blood and body fluid precautions....

Composite resin has produced as an esthetic material around since the 1960s. To attain that composite matches surrounding natural teeth, shade matching is a very important process. Human teeth show variety of colorations depending on age, race, and other factors.

"Universal Precautions in Pain Medicine: A Rational Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain" was published in 2005. In it, a unified 10-step approach to the assessment and management of patients suffering from chronic pain was proposed. As well, a triage scheme of risk stratification was offered. By placing patients into risk categories of low, medium, or high (Groups I, II, and III), it beca...

PURPOSE OF REVIEW To describe the latest evidence for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection control strategies, with particular emphasis on active surveillance cultures with contact precautions and targeted decolonization, and their impact. RECENT FINDINGS Several major trials published last year questioned the effectiveness of universal screening and contact precaution...

BACKGROUND Intensive care units (ICUs) are high-risk settings for the transmission of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococcus (VRE). METHODS In a cluster-randomized trial, we evaluated the effect of surveillance for MRSA and VRE colonization and of the expanded use of barrier precautions (intervention) as compared with existing practice (contro...