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Parameters considered during the observational analysis of the collection of blood samples and resulting observations (n = 15)
| Parameter | No. of observations (%) |
|---|---|
| Product for hand hygiene | |
| Common soap | 11 (73.3) |
| Chlorhexidine (2%) | 3 (20.0) |
| None | 1 (6.7) |
| Product for aseptic prepn of the puncture site | |
| Common soap | 9 (60.0) |
| Iodopolvidine solution | 1 (6.7) |
| 70% alcohol | 5 (33.3) |
| Type of gloves | |
| Nonsterile (procedure) gloves | 7 (46.6) |
| Sterile gloves | 8 (53.4) |
