Whyte, W. , Hilditch, T.E. and Bell, N.D.S. (1984) Microbial contamination of pharmaceutical injections at the site of administration. Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 9(1), pp. 61-67. (doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2710.1984.tb00919.x) (PMID:6715562)
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Abstract
The administration of a subcutaneous injection was simulated by piercing the skin of volunteers with syringe needles. Interiors of 2.4% of the needles were found to be contaminated with micro‐organisms from the skin as were 3.8% of the exterior surfaces.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Whyte, Dr William |
Authors: | Whyte, W., Hilditch, T.E., and Bell, N.D.S. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering |
Journal Name: | Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics |
Publisher: | Wiley |
ISSN: | 0269-4727 |
ISSN (Online): | 1365-2710 |
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