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Items disposed of, comparing patients with and without the need for infection control precautions.
| Numbers of items disposed of over 12 h shift | No precautionsa (n = 525) | Infection prevention precautionsa(n = 165) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aprons/gowns | 7.5 (0–79.5) | 19.5 (0–100) | 0.000 |
| Pairs of gloves | 30 (0–198) | 35 (0–208) | 0.0065 |
| Syringes | 10 (0–112) | 9 (0–90) | 0.616 |
| Masks | 0 (0–24) | 3 (0–49.5) | 0.000 |
Median, IQR.
