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| Studies - Basinless Bathing |
Comparison of Traditional and Disposable Bed Baths in Critically Ill Patients
Larson EL, Ciliberti T, Chantler C, Abraham J, Lazaro EM, Venturanza M, Pancholi P
American Journal of Critical Care. May 2004;13(3):235-41.
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21-day Cumulative Irritancy Patch Test: Comfort Bath® Cleansing System
Scheman A, West DP
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology, Chicago IL, May/Jun 1998.
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This study proved Comfort Bath’s cleansing and moisturizing formula to be gentle and non-irritating to the skin |
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| Articles - Basinless Bathing |
National average costs for traditional basin bathing
McNees, D. Claymore Consulting, St. Louis, MO 2002
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What the experts say about the importance of patient bathing in healthcare Facilities
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1990-2001. Contains key points of several articles detailing the positive benefits of patient bathing, including those pertaining to patient health, social and comfort issues.
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| Articles – Skin Monitoring and Skin Breakdown Prevention |
Examining threats to skin integrity
Bryant RA, Rolstad BS
Ostomy/Wound Management. Jun 2001;47(6):18-27.
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| Articles – Bath Water and Nosocomial Infection |
Legal and Ethical: Nosocomial Infections and Bath Water: Any Cause for Concern?
Clark AP, John LD
Clinical Nurse Specialist. May-Jun 2006;20(3):119-23.
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Breaking the chain of infection
Pyrek KM
Infection Control Today. Jul 2002;6(7).
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What the experts say about hospital tap water & basin bath water contamination
Excerpts from various studies/articles, 1990-2002.
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