NR ABBV
AU Bauce,C.; Berenyi,J.; Canaon,C.; Emery,C.; Mindorff,C.; Tyndall,J.; Young,A.
TI Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease guidelines: a regional approach.
QU Canadian Operating Room Nursing Journal 2000 Jun; 18(2): 9-15
PT journal article
AB Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) is an infectious, progressive, degenerative neurological disorder. Unique CJD Precautions must be adhered to as the infectious agent is difficult to destroy. A regional group in Hamilton-Burlington Ontario developed CJD guidelines based on critical review of the current evidence of transmission in a Canadian healthcare environment, current published standards of practice in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia; and principles of laboratory and patient care safety as well as expert opinion.
MH Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome/*prevention & control/*transmission; Cross Infection/*prevention & control/*transmission; Disease Notification; Disinfection/methods; Evidence-Based Medicine; Human; Infection Control/methods/*standards; Ontario; *Practice Guidelines; Regional Medical Programs/*organization & administration; Universal Precautions
AD Surgical Services, Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital, Burlington, ON.
SP englisch
PO Kanada