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Pseudomonas (2nd question)
I just asked several questions about Pseudomonas, now I got some more: To probe a patient (CF, 30 years old, under artificial respiration, pseudomonas positive, in poor condition) we use 50 ml bladder syringes [in German: Blasenspritze]. Most team members afterwards rinse them with tab water and ...
24.11.2008
Pseudomonas in salt water bath
We love to go to salt water baths. Do Pseudomonas bacteria survive in salt water? If so, what is the impact of the salt concentration? Does the additional chorination has a positive effect in such baths?
20.11.2008
Pseudomonas aeruginosa transmission from food to CF patients?
To eradicate P. aeruginosa from my airways an intravenous antibiotic therapy was necessary for the first time. This was so unpleasant that since then I try to avoid many potential sources of infection: I do not go to to ice-cream palours or coffee shops, I eat only with fork and knife and only use ...
17.11.2008
Watering of the garden with cistern water
We have moved to a developing area, where the acquirement of a rain water cistern is an obligation. As a consequence, many neighbours use the water for the garden (Sprinkler, garden hose) and for the high-pressure water blaster. The water jet does often reach the street and is easy to see there ...
24.11.2008
To run off water reservoirs
I have read in diverse guidebooks that it is important to let water run off the taps, showers etc. in the mornings, before I myself as a CF patients am going to use them. Is one time a day sufficient, or shoud the procedere be repeated alfter a longer period of stagnation (e.g. > 6 hours, shower ...
07.07.2008
Pseudomonas in cistern water
In our house cistern water is used for toilet flushing. The cistern is below the gorund level and is a concrete construction. The water is very cold. Can Pseudomonas bacteria live under these conditions in the cistern? If so, what is the influence of temperature? Does chlorination or any other ...
16.06.2008
Again day light bath
Hi, I don’t understand whether air ventilation substitutes for day light bath and can eliminate Pseudomonas aerosols.
07.07.2008
Pseudomonas in toothpaste
Is it true that Pseudomonas bacteria can contaminate toothpaste. Are there alternatives to evade this daily danger of colonization? Dr. Grün
07.07.2008
Cleaning the teeth with tooth-jelly
A question concerning cleaning the teeth: Our dentist advised our child (CF) to clean the teeth once a week with elmex tooth-jelly. Is there any risk, Pseudomonas etc? Thanks for your answer!
03.07.2008
Visit at the dentist - sealing of the teeth
We have been to the dentist with my child suffering from CF. He advised us to seal the teeth. Are there any risks (Pseudomonas aeruginosa or others)? I would be pleased to get an answer from you. For the necessary drilling the sterile sodium chloride solution is adapted to an external connection in ...
21.04.2008
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