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Multiuse 10-g Monofilament Contamination

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Growing interest has been given to the contamination of commonly used instruments in the physical exam (1,2). We are unaware of such scrutiny being given to the 10-g monofilament. The 10-g monofilament is a common screening test used to identify patients with loss of protective sensation and is part of recommended practice for the comprehensive foot exam for patients with diabetes (3). The instrument is typically used on feet with no open lesions or other breaks in the integument. With the growing prevalence and concern associated with resistant organisms such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant Enterococci , many preventative measures are now being used by clinics and hospitals around the country, including normal screening for these bacteria. …

Source: Diabetes Care

DOI: 10.2337/dc10-1171

Authors: Anne M. Sharkey, Adam Goldkind, Raymond Yong, William Chagares, James S. Wrobel

Institutions: United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control in Healthcare

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W2151437393