tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post4530134650728120195..comments2023-09-21T04:02:29.457-04:00Comments on Skeptical Scalpel: Disease mongering? Germs found on more surfacesSkeptical Scalpelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-42050021021148833142012-07-11T08:57:40.844-04:002012-07-11T08:57:40.844-04:00Anon, you are correct. You are likely to be a carr...Anon, you are correct. You are likely to be a carrier of MRSA as most of us might be. That's why meticulous hand washing is in order.Skeptical Scalpelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-78054634417829854482012-07-11T01:29:10.854-04:002012-07-11T01:29:10.854-04:00In my hospital we have signs with Uncle Sam pointi...In my hospital we have signs with Uncle Sam pointing at you saying "I want YOU...to wash your hands." It's pretty compelling. Hospitals are filthy, I wash my hands, change my white coat, and scrub down my stethoscope all the time, and I'm pretty sure I'm STILL up to my eyeballs in MRSA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-1048841384404959592012-07-09T08:59:55.654-04:002012-07-09T08:59:55.654-04:00Regions, well said. The microbiome may indeed win ...Regions, well said. The microbiome may indeed win the battle.Skeptical Scalpelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-10614744763482912472012-07-09T08:38:09.126-04:002012-07-09T08:38:09.126-04:00So, a person is 10% human cells and 90% microbiome...So, a person is 10% human cells and 90% microbiome. Why do we care if we encounter bacteria we left behind? Or someone else's? It's mostly the same. We're trying to find gels and antibiotics to wipe out our microbiome. Just wait until it finds ways to wipe us out. Or has it already?RegionsTraumahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14551790025400911767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-35898967730755992122012-07-05T20:44:24.340-04:002012-07-05T20:44:24.340-04:00Suzanne, you are correct. Soap is better than gel ...Suzanne, you are correct. Soap is better than gel for visible dirt.Skeptical Scalpelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206922456661320751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4968787219619380438.post-61681535344788429072012-07-05T18:49:08.217-04:002012-07-05T18:49:08.217-04:00I agree they over use alcohol base hand hygiene. ...I agree they over use alcohol base hand hygiene. In fact in my daughters class after recess on the way to lunch they have the kids use the anti bacterial gel. My daughter who had visible dirty hands asked to wash hands her hand with soap and water and was denied. She was told the alcohol gel would be fine. When did that stuff wash dirt off? Dumb idiots.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00239549305651230543noreply@blogger.com