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Hygienic safety measures in the light of observations in a haemodialysis unit

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A report on the sanitary situation of the Haemodialysis Unit, Department of Urology, University Medical School, Pécs, is given and the preventive measures securing the sanitary standards valid for the specialized units are set out in detail. The desiderata for the sanitary safety of haemodialysis units are summed up.

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  1. L. Váry

    Present address: Municipal Hospital, Sopron

  2. J. Juhász

    Present address: Department of Urology, Semmelweis University Medical School, Budapest

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Váry, L., Juhász, J. Hygienic safety measures in the light of observations in a haemodialysis unit. International Urology and Nephrology 9, 353–359 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02081954

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