Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) pose a significant risk to patients during their hospital stay, impacting the level of care and length of stay. This leads to an annual cost of $686 million on Australia’s healthcare system and beyond. According to a study by Lydeamore et al. (2022), HAIs in Australia are unique compared to European data, with significantly more reports of bloodstream infections and healthcare-associated pneumonia. The overall burden of HAIs is high, highlighting the need for continued investment in HAI prevention measures such as personal protective equipment (PPE).
The hands are the most vulnerable to transmitting diseases from staff to patients, and vice versa. To address this issue, Livingstone International has developed an innovative design of isolation gowns that offer enhanced protection to the wearer by reducing the potential for pathogen transmission. The thumb loop design allows the gown to extend to the base of the fingers, providing a seamless transition from the gloves to the gown. This reduces the risk of pathogens contaminating the wrist and lower arm when interacting with infected patients.
Lydeamore, M, Mitchell, G, Bucknall, T. et al. Burden of five healthcare-associated infections in Australia. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 11, 69 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01109
There are typically four different areas that must pass within the critical zones. The Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) requires protective apparel to pass ASTM F1670 and ASTM F1671 in all critical zones to classify as level 4 protection. Livingstones Thumb Loop Isolation Gown meet AATCC 127, and ASTM F1670 and ASTM F1671 testing in critical zones A, C, D thus reaching Level 3 protection.
Livingstone International values quality testing to ensure our products meet the highest standards to help protect those within a hospital setting from pathogens. Livingstone’s Thumb Loop Isolation Gown was tested using SGS Australia’s quality testing facility to ensure the validity and trustworthiness of the results.
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