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Contamination of fluids from a hospital pharmacy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

D. H. M. Joynson ,
C. H. L. Howells ,
R. Liddington  and
A. Williams
D. H. M. Joynson
Affiliation:
Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff
C. H. L. Howells
Affiliation:
Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff
R. Liddington
Affiliation:
Public Health Laboratory, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff
A. Williams
Affiliation:
Group Chief Pharmacist, University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park, Cardiff
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An investigation into the cause of bacterial contamination of bottles of non-injectable water has been reported. A method of monitoring such bottles has also been described. The roles played by autoclave spray-cooling water and inadequate bottle seals in the contamination of fluids have been examined. Possible methods of reducing the risk of contamination are discussed and the design of an improved method of closure of sterile bottled fluids is stressed. Bacteriological examination is shown to be a more accurate index of the true rate of contamination than measurement of dye concentrations of bottle contents.

Type
Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 75 , Issue 1 , August 1975 , pp. 87 - 90
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1975

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