Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial

Abstract

IMPORTANCE: Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality. It is unknown whether wearing gloves and gowns for all patient contact in the intensive care unit (ICU) decreases acquisition of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. OBJECTIVE: To assess whether wearing gloves and gowns for all patient contact in the ICU decreases acquisition of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) or …

Authors

Harris AD; Pineles L; Belton B; Johnson JK; Shardell M; Loeb M; Newhouse R; Dembry L; Braun B; Perencevich EN

Journal

JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 310, No. 15, pp. 1571–1580

Publisher

American Medical Association (AMA)

Publication Date

October 16, 2013

DOI

10.1001/jama.2013.277815

ISSN

0098-7484

Associated Experts

Mark Loeb

Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences

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