Exclusion of noninfectious medical waste from the contaminated waste stream
Exclusion of noninfectious medical waste from the contaminated waste stream
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DOI：
10.2307/30141495
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发表时间：
1997-09-01
影响因子：
4.5
通讯作者：
Kaye, AD
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文献类型：
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作者：
Francis, MC;Metoyer, LA;Kaye, AD
这项研究的目的是确定是否有任何废物被错误地标记为传染性或含有可以回收的材料。分离并称重手术准备过程中产生的废物。在530磅的手术室废物中，40磅是非传染性的，主要是塑料和纸张。本研究的结果表明，可以从受污染的河流中清除一部分废物，从而可能降低医院成本并改善我们的环境。
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.