An assessment of the prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms in the rotor wing air ambulance: One program's findings

Galtelli, Mark; Deschamp, Clyde; Rogers, Jason H.

doi:10.1016/j.amj.2005.12.004

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“…The high numbers of bacteria recovered in this study are comparable to the previous finding of Galtelli et al [18]. Such a prevalence of microorganisms increases the risk of these being transferred between the vehicle, emergency services personnel, patients and their attendants.…”

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A Preliminary Assessment of Contamination of Emergency Service Helicopters with MRSA and Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Makiela¹,

Taylor‐Robinson²,

Weber³

et al. 2016

Emerg Med

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“…One study in the USA found large numbers of microorganisms on the interior surfaces of the vehicle [18], although the investigators did not test specifically for MRSA. To date, there has been no comparable research in Australia.…”

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A Preliminary Assessment of Contamination of Emergency Service Helicopters with MRSA and Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Makiela¹,

Taylor‐Robinson²,

Weber³

et al. 2016

Emerg Med

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confidence: 99%

“…Effective IPC practices in the AS are extremely important for the prevention of microbial transmission to AS staff, patients who are undergoing intervention and the unit to which the patient is transferred (Alves and Bissell 2008;Becker et al 2003;Boal, Hales, and Ross 2005;Brown et al 2010;Fischer et al 2004;Galtelli, Deschamp, and Rogers 2006;Kanz 1981;Merchant et al 2009; Nigam and Cutter 2003b; Noh et al 2011a;Roline, Crumpecker and Dunn 2006). In this context, the importance of IPC practices for pre-hospital EMS has been understood and IPC guidelines have been prepared in some countries.…”

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“…and Acinetobacter spp. have been detected by microbiological investigations in samples taken from the patient's cabin and medical equipment surfaces (Alves and Bissell 2008;Brown et al 2010;Fischer et al 2004;Galtelli, Deschamp, and Rogers 2006; Nigam and Cutter 2003b;Roline, Crumpecker, and Dunn 2006).Effective IPC practices in the AS are extremely important for the prevention of microbial transmission to AS staff, patients who are undergoing intervention and the unit to which the patient is transferred (Alves and Bissell 2008;Becker et al 2003;Boal, Hales, and Ross 2005;Brown et al 2010;Fischer et al 2004;Galtelli, Deschamp, and Rogers 2006;Kanz 1981;Merchant et al 2009; Nigam and Cutter 2003b; Noh et al 2011a;Roline, Crumpecker and Dunn 2006). In this context, the importance of IPC practices for pre-hospital EMS has been understood and IPC guidelines have been prepared in some countries.…”

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The infection prevention and control practices of the ambulance service

2017

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Objective: The aim of this research was to comprehensively evaluate the infection prevention and control practices of the ambulance service. Methods: This cross section survey was carried out in Izmir between June and September 2010. The study sample consisted of 213 ambulance service workers and all the emergency and rescue station buildings and ambulances. A questionnaire and two check-list forms were used as a means of data collection. Results: According to the employees' responses, an average of 25 (24.86±4.09) of 40 items of infection prevention and control criteria that are required to be met for the ambulance service were met, while 15 were not. In the observations, it was found that the infection prevention and control criteria for ambulances were met at an average of 32.96±5.22 out of 40. It was found that 33 out of 50 items of the criteria for infection prevention and control in ambulances were met while 17 were not. According to observations, an average of 6 (5.88±1.52) of 17 items of infection prevention and control criteria for emergency and rescue station buildings, were met while 11 were not. Conclusion: The questionnaire responses given by the ambulance personnel and observations made by the researchers in the ambulances and emergency and rescue station buildings suggest that the criteria set for infection prevention and control practices were not met at a satisfactory level, which meant the infection prevention and control practices were not sufficient. It is advised that an IPC guideline should be prepared to include standards and procedures to be followed by ambulance service personnel.Keywords: Emergency medical service; ambulance; ambulance; infection prevention and control practices; decontamination. Akbıyık, A., Esen Türeyen, A., & Özinel, M. A. (2017). The infection prevention and control practices of the ambulance service. Journal of Human Sciences, 14(2), 1225Sciences, 14(2), -1241.3943 IntroductionToday, infection prevention and control (IPC) practices recognized as a quality standard in healthcare institutions are more hospital-based. On the other hand, IPC practices in pre-hospital emergency medical service (EMS) also known as the ambulance service (AS), which is one of the healthcare institutions, have been ignored (Alves and Bissell 2008; Noh et al. 2011a;Ro et al. 2012).As in all health institutions, three components of the AS -the healthcare worker, the patient and the unit where the patient is transported -carry a risk of transmission of infectious agents. AS staff are a high risk group because of working condition such as the obligation to perform medical procedures while the ambulance is moving, lack of knowledge of the patient's disease history (Porter/patient HBV, HCV, HIV etc.), intervention in traumatic injuries, having to carry out a medical intervention in a confined space or a dark environment, and limited time for decontamination of the contaminated medical equipment and patient's cabin (Becker et al. 2003;Boal, Hales, and Ross 2005; Gershon et al. 1985;Hochr...

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ドクターヘリの機内環境でMRSAを認めるか？(Can methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus be found in the environment of a physician–staffed helicopter emergency medical service?)

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貴博

et al. 2023

Nihon Kyukyu Igakukai Zasshi: Japanese Journal of Japanese Asso

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要旨【目的】ドクターヘリは数多くの患者を搬送し，限られた空間に患者，資機材を載せるため接触感染の可能性が高い環境であるにも関わらず，機内での細菌学的環境調査の報告はない。今回，ドクターヘリ機内で院内感染の主要な原因菌かつ接触感染であるmethicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus（MRSA）を対象とした高頻度接触表面の環境調査を行った。【対象】2020年5月から2021年4月の間で，当施設で使用するドクターヘリ機内の高頻度接触箇所を中心に2回に分けて合計86か所の擦過検体を採取し，細菌培養を行った。【結果】ドクターヘリ機内からBacillus属，Arthrobacter属，Flavimonas属，Pantoea属，Pseudomonas属などの環境菌や土壌菌を中心とした菌を検出したがMRSAは検出されなかった。MRSAは医療スタッフの靴底1検体のみから検出した。【結語】現在行っている環境消毒の一定の効果が示唆された。ドクターヘリで搬送した患者の安全確保のためには，病院内と同様に接触感染予防に努める必要があると考えられる。

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An assessment of the prevalence of pathogenic microorganisms in the rotor wing air ambulance: One program's findings

Cited by 14 publications

References 5 publications

A Preliminary Assessment of Contamination of Emergency Service Helicopters with MRSA and Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

A Preliminary Assessment of Contamination of Emergency Service Helicopters with MRSA and Multi-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

The infection prevention and control practices of the ambulance service

ドクターヘリの機内環境でMRSAを認めるか？(Can methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus be found in the environment of a physician–staffed helicopter emergency medical service?)

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