pediatrics
Neonatal Hospital Acquired Infection
Hand hygiene
Other preventive measures include meticulous attention to hand hygiene. Cleansing with alcohol preparations is as effective as soap and water in decreasing bacterial colony counts on hands, but if hands are visibly soiled, they should first be washed with soap and water. Incubators provide limited protective isolation; the exteriors and interiors of the units rapidly become heavily contaminated, and personnel are likely to contaminate their hands and forearms. Universal blood and body fluid precautions add further protection. 