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Bacterial contamination of reusable venipuncture tourniquets in tertiary-care hospital

Evidence shows that reusable tourniquets could serve as a potential reservoir for bacterial microorganisms in various healthcare settings. Contamination of reusable tourniquets may cause healthcare-associated infections, which are a major threat to patient safety, leading to increased morbidity, mortality, prolonged hospital length of stay and increased healthcare costs.

blood collection, contamination, patient safety, tourniquets

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