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Applications de films barrières et distributeurs de films barrières pour stéthoscope et procédés associés Download PDF

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WO2014186362A1
WO2014186362A1 PCT/US2014/037852 US2014037852W WO2014186362A1 WO 2014186362 A1 WO2014186362 A1 WO 2014186362A1 US 2014037852 W US2014037852 W US 2014037852W WO 2014186362 A1 WO2014186362 A1 WO 2014186362A1
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  • the present disclosure generally relates to barrier film applications that cover a diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope and/or barrier film dispensers for dispensing barrier film applications.
  • a collection of barrier film applications may be in a rolled, stacked, or any other suitable configuration, they may be disposed on a flexible backing support such as a decal carrier, and/or they may be contained in a barrier film cartridge.
  • the barrier film applications have a surface on one side that is made sufficiently tacky to adhere to a diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope but sufficiently non-tacky to be easily removable thereafter without leaving perceptible residue on the diaphragm of a stethoscope.
  • the barrier film applications also have properties, such as an appropriate thickness, so that they do not substantially interfere with the functioning of a stethoscope while adhered to the diaphragm (head).
  • never events have been given the term “never events” and these "never events” may not be reimbursable by public and/or private health insurance. Depending on the source, the cost to hospitals of these "never events” has been estimated to be between $32 billion and $45 billion annually.
  • the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope can come in direct contact with a patient's skin, that may have bacteria and/or sources of disease on it. Bacteria and/or sources of disease can collect on the diaphragm of the stethoscope and subsequently be transmitted from one patient to another during the course of an exam. This can lead to the spreading of infections and/or diseases contracted during the course of the exam.
  • many health care providers do not clean their stethoscopes between patients. While some providers make use of alcohol swabs, such swabs do not protect against certain bacteria, such as C Difficile, that is a contagious bacteria that many hospitals struggle to control.
  • Destruction of C Difficile requires the use of beach, or soap, either of which can damage stethoscopes.
  • alcohol swabs are limited in their ability to control sources of disease. Accordingly, a need exists to protect patients from the exposure to bacteria and/or sources of diseases during use of a stethoscope.
  • FIGS. 1A-1C illustratively depict an exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications contained in a barrier film cartridge and to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 2 illustratively depicts exemplary rolls of barrier film applications, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure
  • FIGS. 3A-3H illustratively depict various exemplary barrier film
  • FIG. 4 illustratively depicts an exemplary barrier film cartridge, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure
  • FIG. 5 illustratively depicts another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, along with some steps of an exemplary operation, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 6 illustratively depicts yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, along with some steps of an exemplary operation, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 7 illustratively depicts yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, along with some steps of an exemplary operation, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 8 and its inset illustratively depict other exemplary barrier film dispensers dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, along with some steps of an exemplary operation, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 9 illustratively depicts yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, along with some steps of an exemplary operation, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 10 illustratively depicts an inner part of yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 11 illustratively depicts yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 12 illustratively depicts an inner part of yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIG. 13 illustratively depicts an inner part of yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIGS. 14 A- 14D illustratively depict yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIGS. 15A-15DD illustratively depict in a series of motion snapshots how, by way of example, the barrier film dispenser of FIGS. 14A-14D may operate in dispensing barrier film applications to be attached to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope, in accordance with various embodiments of the disclosure;
  • FIGS. 16A-E illustratively depict yet another exemplary barrier film dispenser
  • FIGS. 17A-D illustratively depict the sequential steps of the use of an exemplary barrier film dispenser.
  • FIGS. 18A-F illustratively depict a preferred embodiment having a closeable cover.
  • the invention generally relates to barrier film applications that cover a diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope and/or barrier film dispensers for dispensing barrier film applications.
  • a collection of barrier film applications may be in a rolled, stacked, or any other suitable configuration, they may be exposed on a flexible backing support such as a decal carrier, and/or they may be contained in a barrier film cartridge.
  • the barrier film applications preferably have a surface on one side that is made sufficiently tacky to adhere to a diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope but sufficiently non- tacky to be easily removable thereafter without leaving perceptible residue on the diaphragm of a stethoscope.
  • the barrier film applications also have properties, such as an appropriate thickness, so that they do not substantially interfere with the functioning of a stethoscope while adhered to the diaphragm (head).
  • barrier film applications can prevent the spread of infection that may otherwise result from the same stethoscope being used from patient to patient in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical environment, in or around ambulances, at or near accident sites or scenes, and/or in any other emergency or non-emergency settings.
  • the barrier film dispenser can house barrier film applications in a configuration that may be sufficiently or substantially enclosed and/or a barrier film cartridge can contain barrier film applications in a configuration that may be sufficiently or substantially enclosed, which barrier film cartridge may in turn be housed in a barrier film dispenser.
  • a barrier film dispenser may also house a barrier film cartridge in a configuration that may be sufficiently or substantially enclosed.
  • the barrier film dispenser can be designed for convenient placement in hospital rooms, doctors' offices, nursing homes, ambulances, and/or any other locations where exams with stethoscopes may be conducted.
  • the barrier film dispenser may be carried around freely, and/or it may be removable or permanently mounted on a wall, on a table, on a countertop, in a shelf, or on or in any other places suitable for access.
  • the barrier film dispenser can include a counter and/or any other indicator of the number of remaining barrier film applications and/or the number of barrier film applications dispensed.
  • a plurality of barrier film applications 100 can be placed in a barrier film dispenser 102 for dispensing.
  • barrier film applications 100 can be contained in barrier film cartridge 104.
  • the cover 106 can be closed (position not shown) substantially shielding barrier film applications 100 placed in a barrier film dispenser 102 from the outside environment.
  • a collection of barrier film applications 100 may be in a rolled, stacked, or any other suitable configuration and placed in barrier film dispenser 102 without a barrier film cartridge (not shown).
  • opening lid 106 can cause barrier film applications 100 to be advanced from barrier film cartridge 104 and/or can cause barrier film applications 100 to be exposed for application to the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope.
  • barrier film applications 100 contained in barrier film cartridge 104 may not be advanced from barrier film cartridge 104 until they are needed for use.
  • barrier film applications 100 may be perforated between prescribed sections for ease of tearing.
  • cover 106 is lifted, internal mechanical and/or electrical linkages can result in a single barrier film application being exposed for use.
  • a clinician can then touch or press the head of the stethoscope onto the tacky surface of the now exposed barrier film application and drag the film down to tear it off from the film roll substantially contained in barrier film cartridge 104.
  • barrier film dispenser 102 can accept the film on a roll and/or in a stack from barrier film cartridge 104.
  • barrier film cartridge 104 can be inserted into a receiving region 108 of barrier film dispenser 102.
  • barrier film cartridge 104 can be replaced.
  • barrier film cartridge 104 can be made with a substantially air-tight seal, to reduce the possibility of contamination, for example, when stored in a hospital room and/or other location where cleanliness could be compromised. Further, the seal on barrier film cartridge 104 can be broken just prior to and/or after inserting barrier film cartridge 104 into barrier film dispenser 102. The seal can be broken, for example, by exerting pressure and/or force on barrier film cartridge 104.
  • cover 106 of barrier film dispenser 102 can be lifted. Lifting cover 106 can actuate the grabbing on to the tip of the foremost barrier film application and pulling and/or pushing it into position on platform 110 of barrier film dispenser 102 where the diaphragm of the stethoscope is placed.
  • cover 106 of barrier film dispenser 102 can be lifted. Lifting cover 106 can actuate the grabbing on to the tip of the foremost barrier film application and pulling and/or pushing it into position on platform 110 of barrier film dispenser 102 where the diaphragm of the stethoscope is placed.
  • platform 110 can include protrusion 112 that can interact with a void or hole of any geometry in barrier film applications 100 to encourage separation of barrier film applications 100 from a roll of barrier film applications.
  • the surface of platform 110 may be treated or coated with a photocatalyzing material, such as titanium dioxide or appropriately spiked or doped titanium dioxide, so that when a barrier film application is not present on platform 110, the surface may be sterilized under the effect of ultraviolet or visible light, when cover 106 is made of sufficiently or substantially transparent material.
  • barrier film cartridge 104 when the last one of barrier film applications 100 contained in barrier film cartridge 104 is dispensed, barrier film cartridge 104 can expel itself from the barrier film dispenser 102. This expulsion of barrier film cartridge 104 from barrier film dispenser 102 can indicate that a new cartridge must be inserted. Expulsion of barrier film cartridge 104 from barrier film dispenser 102 can be accomplished by the release of tension, gearing mechanisms, electro-mechanical systems, and/or any other reasonable method.
  • barrier film dispenser 102 can be outfitted with a counter, which can "click" by one number every time barrier film dispenser 102 dispenses one of barrier film applications 100. This can enable institutions to observe whether health care workers are, for example, compliant (e.g., using the product).
  • a counter which can "click" by one number every time barrier film dispenser 102 dispenses one of barrier film applications 100. This can enable institutions to observe whether health care workers are, for example, compliant (e.g., using the product).
  • the counter can make barrier film dispenser 102 self-auditing, for example, by giving out an alert after an extended period of non-use. Further, in exemplary embodiments, notification can be given that number of barrier film applications 100 in the barrier film cartridge 104 may be about to become empty, for example, by the counter turning red and/or a window on a cover showing signal to be changed.
  • a collection of barrier film applications 100 may be packaged in a way that makes it portable, so that a health care worker can carry it. Further, in exemplary embodiments, unlike a conventional tape dispenser, barrier film dispenser 102 can present barrier film applications 100 tacky side up such that barrier film applications 100 can be easily positioned on the stethoscope diaphragm.
  • barrier film applications 200 can be very thin and include slightly tacky surface 202 on one side, can be designed for one time use, and/or can be taken from a roll 204, a stack (not shown), or any other suitable configuration.
  • barrier film applications 200 can be separated by perforations 206.
  • barrier film applications can be treated with an anti -microbial agent, for example, by spraying.
  • the tacky surface may be facing inward of the roll geometry such as shown in FIG.2, or the tacky surface may be facing outward of the roll geometry.
  • the last portion of a collection of barrier film applications 200 may be visually distinguished from the other, preceding portion of the collection, for example, by showing a different color, by exhibiting a printed message, or by displaying any other suitable cue. This may, for example, prompt a user to know it is almost time to refill.
  • the visually distinguished, last portion of the collection may include any suitable number of barrier film applications 200, such as between 1 and 5 barrier film applications 200, between 5 and 10 barrier film applications 200, between 10 and 15 barrier film application 200, between 15 and 20 barrier film applications 200, or between 20 and 25 barrier film applications 200, depending, for example, on expected frequency of use in a specific location and/or setting.
  • barrier film applications 200 can be made from polymeric materials, such as, but not limited to, low density polyethylene, medium density polyethylene, high density polyethylene, polypropylene, any combination and/or separation thereof, and/or any other reasonable material for making a barrier film. Barrier film applications 200 also have properties, such as an appropriate thickness, so that they do not substantially interfere with the functioning of a stethoscope while adhered to the diaphragm (head). Further, in exemplary embodiments, the tacky surface of barrier film applications 200 may contain a non-tacky border or area. By way of example, the non-tacky border or area may run parallel to the direction in which barrier film applications 200 are initially assembled such as shown in FIG.
  • the non-tacky border or area may run perpendicular to the direction in which barrier film applications 200 are initially assembled, or the non- tacky border may surround each of barrier film applications 200, or the non-tacky area may be located in or near the center region of each of barrier film applications 200, or any combination of these borders and areas may be used. There may also be a single or a plurality of non-tacky borders and/or areas on each of barrier film applications 200.
  • the width or size of the non-tacky border or area may be about half an inch, about a quarter of an inch, about 1/6 of an inch, or about 1/8 of an inch, and/or a non-tacky border may help prevent barrier film applications 200 from adhering to a user's finger when being removed from the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope.
  • barrier film applications 300 fabricated from a thin film strip can be of any reasonable shape capable of covering a stethoscope diaphragm (head).
  • barrier film applications 300 can be substantially square such as shown in FIGS. 3A, 3B, and 3E; substantially triangular such as shown in FIG. 3H; substantially round such as shown in FIGS. 3C and 3D; substantially polygonal, for example, hexagonal or octagonal; of any further combination and/or separation thereof such as shown in FIGS. 3F and 3G; and/or of any reasonable shape capable of covering a stethoscope diaphragm (head).
  • the side length of barrier film applications 300 or, depending on the shape, the longest dimension across barrier film applications 300 can be about 5 inches, about 4 inches, about 3 inches, about 2 3/4 inches, about 2 5/8 inches, about 2 and a half inches, or about 2 and a quarter inches.
  • barrier film applications 300 can be disposed on a flexible backing support such as shown in FIG. 3C.
  • barrier film applications 300 can include at least one region 302 that can be devoid of material or modified from regular geometry. Further, in exemplary embodiments, at least one region 302 can interact with a protrusion and/or aspect of the barrier film dispenser and/or the barrier film cartridge to assist in advancing barrier film applications and/or separating barrier film applications in a roll from each other. Also, referring to FIG. 3D, in exemplary embodiments, a collection of barrier film applications 300 can include regions that can be devoid of material outside of perforated sections. Further, in exemplary embodiments, at least one such region can interact with a protrusion and/or aspect of the barrier film dispenser and/or the barrier film cartridge to assist in advancing barrier film applications and/or separating barrier film applications in a roll from each other.
  • barrier film applications 300 can cover a stethoscope diaphragm (head) and can further extend to and/or substantially cover a remaining portion of the stethoscope.
  • barrier film applications 300 can include at least one tab 304 capable of being grasped by a user, to, for example, remove barrier film applications 300 from the stethoscope diaphragm (head). Further, by way of example, a sufficient or substantial area of such tabs may be made non-tacky.
  • barrier film cartridge 104 can be a canister, cylinder container, pouch, and/or any cartridge capable of containing a roll and/or stack of barrier film applications 300.
  • barrier film cartridge 104 can be substantially rigid (e.g., such as a hard canister) and/or can be flexible (e.g., such as a pouch).
  • a user opens a dust cover, presses the diaphragm down onto a film section, and then drags the diaphragm down the slide to feed out the film.
  • the hole (or slot) in between the applied film section and its adjacent film section catches on a sprung hook, encouraging the film to tear.
  • FIG. 7 depicts an embodiment similar to that of FIG. 6, with a user's wrist being used to activate a lever.
  • a user dispenses a barrier film application by opening a retractable drawer, the front of which drags out a barrier film segment, which the user then presses against using the diaphragm of a stethoscope.
  • a user dispenses a barrier film application by lifting up on an applier, that when released feeds barrier film out that is adhered to the underside of a number of belts.
  • FIG. 11 illustrated is a single use cardboard delivery system that dispenses individually die-cut decals with front applied adhesive. The excess of the adhesive fronted carrier can be removed periodically.
  • die-cut holes in barrier film allow for auto-indexing of applications on a cube-shaped dispenser, whose rotation in a 90 degree increment presents a new circular barrier film section.
  • a barrier film dispenser may accommodate a roll of barrier film applications.
  • the roll of barrier film applications may be replaced, when necessary, by removing a refilling cover, taking out the roll to be replaced, installing a new roll of barrier film applications, and placing the refilling cover back on the barrier film dispenser.
  • a barrier film dispenser may be equipped with rollers, which may assist in advancing a roll of barrier film applications as needed, and when a new roll of barrier film applications is installed, the first barrier film application may be fed into the rollers.
  • a barrier film dispenser may contain a spindle onto which a roll of barrier film applications may be placed
  • a barrier film dispenser may contain a mechanism, such as by magnetism, that facilitates aligning a refilling cover in position when the refilling cover is placed back on the barrier film dispenser, and/or a new roll of barrier film applications, before being installed, may come wrapped in a sufficiently or substantially non-permeable material, such as plastic or cellophane.
  • a refilling cover may be entirely transparent, may be entirely opaque or etched, or may have both transparent and opaque/etched areas.
  • a barrier film dispenser may be equipped with a platform, onto which a barrier film application is dispensed as needed. Further, in exemplary embodiments, a barrier film dispenser may be equipped with a platform cover, which may be transparent. This may facilitate observing whether a barrier film application is already dispensed on the platform.
  • a platform cover may be configured so as to enable, when closed, to put the platform in a sufficiently or substantially enclosed state from the outside environment.
  • a barrier film dispenser may be equipped with a recess or recesses that facilitate lifting a platform cover with a finger or fingers if necessary, and/or a barrier film dispenser may be equipped with an opening in the front part, below a platform cover when the platform cover is closed, through which a barrier film application may be discharged if an excessive number of barrier film applications are present on the platform.
  • a barrier film dispenser may be equipped with a lever.
  • the lever may be on the right-hand side as shown in the figures, or it may be on the left-hand side (not shown).
  • a lever may be made detachable
  • a barrier film dispenser may be equipped with appropriate punch-out holes on both right-hand and left-hand sides, and the lever may be inserted on either side as preferred.
  • a lever may be equipped with a grip texture in an area towards its end where a user may press to push the lever downward.
  • a lever may take the form of a bridge, such as that shown in FIG. 7.
  • a platform cover may be lifted, a barrier film application may be advanced from a roll of barrier film applications within the barrier film dispenser onto a platform with its tacky surface facing up, and/or the barrier film application on the platform may be cut off from the roll by a mechanism triggered by the movement of the lever.
  • a lever after being pushed down, may automatically revert to its original position while a platform cover may remain lifted.
  • a platform cover may be lifted not only by the action of a lever but also manually.
  • a user may place or press the diaphragm (head) of a stethoscope onto the barrier film application, and then lift the stethoscope back up with the barrier film application adhered to the diaphragm.
  • a barrier film dispenser may be equipped with a dampening mechanism connected to a platform cover, and the platform cover, after being lifted, may be made to close slowly over a period of, for example, about three seconds, about four seconds, about five seconds, about six seconds, or about seven seconds.
  • a dampening mechanism may rely on mechanical gears and/or frictional resistance that may counterbalance the gravity pull on a platform cover.
  • the barrier film dispenser and/or the barrier film cartridge may be mechanically driven with or without the use of batteries and/or electrical power. Further still, the barrier film dispenser may also contain a motion detector to advance and/or expose the barrier film applications and/or advance and/or expose barrier film applications from barrier film cartridge.
  • the barrier film applications can be advanced and/or exposed from the barrier film dispenser and/or the barrier film cartridge using mechanical techniques such as, but not limited to, gearing, linkages, tension, compression, plates, belts, chains, cables, clutches, levers, and cams, to name a few; electro-mechanical techniques such as, but not limited to, motors, and valves, to name a few; non-mechanical techniques such as, but not limited to, reliance on counterbalance and/or friction, to name a few; any further combination and/or separation thereof; and/or barrier film applications can be advanced and/or exposed from the barrier film dispenser and/or the barrier film cartridge using any reasonable technique.
  • mechanical techniques such as, but not limited to, gearing, linkages, tension, compression, plates, belts, chains, cables, clutches, levers, and cams, to name a few
  • electro-mechanical techniques such as, but not limited to, motors, and valves, to name a few
  • non-mechanical techniques such as, but not limited to, reliance on counter
  • an barrier film dispenser 1601 has unit body 1602.
  • unit body 1602 Disposed on unit body 1602 is substantially planar surface 1603 having protruding tab
  • FIGS. 16B-16E show various additional views of dispenser 1601.
  • barrier film dispenser 1701 has unit body 1702, that has disposed on it planar surface 1703 that has protruding tab 1704. Barrier film 1705 is separated into a plurality of sections, each section separated from an adjoining section by a series of perforations and a slot (best seen in Fig. 17B).
  • planar surface 1703 facilitates the mating of stethoscope diaphragm 1706 with particular barrier film section 1707 when diaphragm 1706 is pressed against film section 1707.
  • the surface of film section 1707 that contacts diaphragm 1706 is sufficiently tacky to adhere to the diaphragm 1706 and the slot is die cut.
  • the user then pulls diaphragm 1706 up and over protruding tab 1704.
  • slot 1708 fits over protruding tab 1704 and perforations 1709 are on either side of protruding tab 1704.
  • Diaphragm 1706 is placed onto depressible tab 1710 and used to depress depressible tab 1710.
  • depressible tab 1710 is depressed and becomes disposed below planar surface 1703.
  • depressing depressible tab 1710 acts to separate film section 1707 and adjacent sheet 1711 along perforations 1709.
  • protruding tab 1704 could be made to be depressible also, for instance it could retract into unit body 1702 when diaphragm 1706 is dragged over it and then return to a protruding position (optionally by spring-loaded force) to interlock with the barrier film slot.
  • trough 1712 is formed in unit body 1702 in proximity to depressible tab 1710.
  • the stethoscope complete with attached film section 1707 may be removed by way of trough 1712.
  • the user is capable of attaching a barrier film section to the diaphragm of a stethoscope using a single motion that is both fluid and readily repeatable.
  • a mounting bracket may be attached to or integrated with unit body 1702 to allow the unit to be mounted to a wall, where for example there might be limited counter space.
  • FIGS. 18A-F illustrate a preferred embodiment film barrier dispenser 1801.
  • Dispenser 1801 has connected to it cover 1802 at rotatable joint 1803.
  • cover 1802 may optionally be configured to automatically close from an open position (when there is no user input) via springs, gravity or other suitable means.
  • cover 1802 is constructed from a partially optically transparent material.
  • FIGS. 18B-F depict dispenser 1801 with a closed lid from various perspectives.
  • pad 1807 provides a surface on which to mate a stethoscope diaphragm and a barrier film section, and may be constructed from a soft material that is somewhat pliable and that facilitates the adhesion of the barrier film to the diaphragm.

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La présente invention concerne de façon générale des applications de film barrière qui recouvrent le diaphragme (la tête) d'un stéthoscope et/ou des distributeurs de film barrière permettant de distribuer les applications de film barrière. Les applications de film barrière et/ou le distributeur de film barrière peut/peuvent être utilisé(s) pour prévenir la propagation d'une infection pouvant résulter de l'utilisation d'un même stéthoscope d'un patient à l'autre dans un hôpital et/ou un environnement hospitalier. En outre, le distributeur de film barrière et/ou une cartouche de films barrières logée dans le distributeur de film barrière peut/peuvent contenir de multiples applications de film barrière les protégeant suffisamment ou sensiblement d'une contamination et/ou permettant une application rapide et facile. A titre d'exemple, avant chaque examen de patient, un professionnel de la santé peut appliquer une nouvelle feuille d'application de film barrière sur le diaphragme d'un stéthoscope, ce qui permet de réduire sensiblement les risques de transmission d'une infection ou autres sources de maladie d'un patient à l'autre.
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