In recent years, researchers have developed an increasing awareness of the role of the environment in the development of health care-associated infections. AORN's "Recommended practices for environmental cleaning" is an evidence-based document that provides specific guidance for cleaning processes, for the selection of appropriate cleaning equipment and supplies, and for ongoing education and q...

Over the past decade, there has been a renewed interest in venous disease by the vascular community. This is predominantly because of new advances in endovenous treatment and practice economics. To broaden the services provided, vascular surgeons want to learn about sclerotherapy. Most commonly used for cosmetic concerns, it also plays a role in the broad spectrum of venous pathology treatment....

the harmful effects of the long-term ocular exposure to cumulative levels of infrared radiation (ir) in glassblowing and foundries have been recognized since the late 19th century. these effects include cataracts, keratitis, and chronic dry eye problems. therefore, infrared radiation measurements are critical and need to be assessed regularly in the industries and workplaces where there are hig...

INTRODUCTION Epidemics of acute respiratory disease, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome in 2003, and natural disasters, such as Hurricane Katrina in 2005, have prompted planning in hospitals that offer adult critical care to increase their capacity and equipment inventory for responding to a major demand surge. However, planning at a national, state, or local level to address the particu...

Background: Pediatric medicine in Iran has been known as a specialty for more than 50 years; nevertheless, the neonatal-perinatal medicine is still in the first decades of its life. Regarding this, the present study was conducted toprovide an overall view of the current situation of the neonatal medicine, its challenges, and prospects in Iran.Methods: For the purpose of the study, a questionnai...

In order to deliver eye care, many resources have to be in place at the right time: your patients, your staff, your facilities, your equipment, and your supplies. In this article, we focus on how you can manage your supplies to ensure that your eye service runs smoothly. These supplies, or consumables, include every little thing needed in the course of your daily work: IOLs, medicines, gloves, ...

Beam monitors include current-measuring toroids, beam position monitors, equipment for observing beam profile by optical (TV) means, and secondaryemission monitors for measurement of intercepted beam current on energy absorbers, for observing energy absorbers, and for observing energy spectrum. The transport control system controls magnet currents and slit and collimator position, and also incl...