Exclusion of noninfectious medical waste from the contaminated waste stream

被引：18

作者：

Francis, MC ^{[1
]}

Metoyer, LA ^{[1
]}

Kaye, AD ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Tulane Univ, Sch Med, Dept Anesthesiol SL4, New Orleans, LA 70112 USA

来源：

INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY | 1997年 / 18卷 / 09期

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D O I：

10.2307/30141495

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

The purpose of this study was to determine whether any waste was labeled incorrectly as infectious or contained material that could be recycled. Waste generated in preparation for surgery was separated and weighed. Of 530 Ibs of operating room waste, 40 lbs were noninfectious, largely plastic and paper. The results of the present study suggest a segment of waste can be removed from the contaminated stream, potentially reducing hospital costs and improving our environment.

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页码：656 / 658

页数：3

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