Pro Con debates in clinical medicine Infection prevention and control in cystic fibrosis: one size fits all? The argument against

Smyth, A.R.; Smith, S.; Robotham, N.J.

Abstract

As awareness of the risks of cross infection has increased, infection prevention and control measures have become more draconian. Infection control measures can have a profound effect of the organisation and delivery of CF services and on the lives of people with CF outside the hospital. However, the consequences of inadequate infection control measures may be the permanent acquisition of a chronic infection which is virtually untreatable. Recommendations for infection prevention and control therefore must protect patients but should also be evidence-based and proportionate. This article will review the literature, juxtaposing evidence and popular practice.

Citation

Smyth, A., Smith, S., & Robotham, N. (2020). Pro Con debates in clinical medicine Infection prevention and control in cystic fibrosis: one size fits all? The argument against. Paediatric Respiratory Reviews, 36, 94-96. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prrv.2019.08.001

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Aug 9, 2019
• Online Publication Date: Aug 21, 2019
• Publication Date: 2020-11
• Deposit Date: Aug 22, 2019
• Publicly Available Date: Aug 22, 2020
• Journal: Paediatric Respiratory Reviews
• Print ISSN: 1526-0542
• Electronic ISSN: 1526-0550
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 36
• Pages: 94-96
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prrv.2019.08.001
• Keywords: Infection prevention; Evidence; Practice; Cystic fibrosis
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2470808
• Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1526054219300661?via%3Dihub