doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.753pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.758pmid: N/A
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Woods, Gail, L.;Hall, Gerri, S.;Rutherford,, Isobel;Pratt,, Kathleen;Knapp, Cynthia, C.
doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.765pmid: N/A
Abstract Antibiograms of 227 blood culture isolates of coagulase-negative staphylococci were examined to determine if patterns could be used to suggest methicillin-resistant strains. Methicillin resistance was present in 72 of 160 Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE) isolates and seven of 15 Staphylococcus haemolyticus (MRSH) isolates. Of the S epidermidis isolates, only MRSE isolates were resistant to imipenem or cefoxitin. These isolates also demonstrated an increased frequency of resistance to erythromycin, clindamycin, or gentamicin. MRSH isolates were more often resistant to cefazolin, cefamandole, cefoxitin, imipenem, and erythromycin than were methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus haemolyticus isolates. Resistance to cefazolin or cefamandole was seen only in MRSH isolates. The majority of coagulase-negative staphylococci isolates (83%) were penicillin resistant; all isolates were susceptible to vancomycin and ciprofloxacin. Patterns of antimicrobial susceptibility differed not only between methicillin-resistant and susceptible strains within a species, but also between methicillin-resistant strains of S epidermidis and S haemolyticus. This content is only available as a PDF. © American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Campbell,, JoLynne;Jackson, James, A.
doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.769pmid: N/A
Abstract Redigel, a unique pectin-based media system, was compared with various conventional media using American Type Culture Collection organisms. The system consists of a liquid inoculating medium for isolation and identification and a calcium-coated plastic Petri dish. When the pectin medium is poured into the Petri dish, the calcium causes the pectin to harden. Results with the Redigel pectin media showed that the various gram-negative, grampositive, and yeast cultures all gave acceptable reactions when compared with conventional media. The Mueller-Hinton medium, however, is not recommended for use in the disk diffusion test when susceptibility data for Pseudomonas aeruginosa against aminoglycosides is desired. The calcium ions used for solidification will interfere with the zone sizes. This content is only available as a PDF. © American Society of Clinical Pathologists
doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.773pmid: N/A
Abstract A computer usage project in medical technology education was funded by the ASMT Education and Research Fund in 1985. This article summarizes the results of the survey of computer usage in medical technology education. Two hundred six universities and 253 hospital-based MT/MLT programs responded to the survey. One third of the universities and one fourth of the hospitals were using or have used computers for instructional purposes. Both groups agreed there were two major deterrents to using computeraided instruction (CAI): lack of available software and the large expense in implementing CAI. Specific recommendations are made for overcoming these challenges. This content is only available as a PDF. © American Society of Clinical Pathologists
doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.776pmid: N/A
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Jafek, Bruce, W.;Eller, Pamela, M.;DeJager,, Andrea;Esses,, Barbara
doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.778pmid: N/A
Abstract Accurate histologic evaluation of tiny specimens is often hampered by processing problems. The natural tendency of the specimen to curl or rotate may prevent precise orientation and interpretation. In addition, the size of the specimen may allow it to be confused with other tissue fragments in fixative, or totally lost. The use of a simple biopsy specimen mount eliminates these problems. It also facilitates more precise trimming of the paraffin block and the preparation of “ribbons” for detailed evaluation of serial sections, where this is required. This content is only available as a PDF. © American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Snyder, John, R.;Bonke, Barbara, A.
doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.781pmid: N/A
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doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.786pmid: N/A
Abstract The decrease in enrollment and the closing of many medical technology programs indicate a pessimistic future for the profession. However, the cause of these problems is attitudinal and correctable with imagination and foresight. For one year, the classified listings of a metropolitan newspaper were analyzed. Dozens of distinct career paths, most not specifically listed as “Medical Technology,” were identified as being open to the medical technologygraduate of a four-year program. All positions called for the very training and experience of the profession. A corresponding survey of graduates revealed that many are employed in nontraditional but related careers. The study concludes that employment opportunities for medical technologists are excellent. Leaders and educators in the field must make students aware of these diverse opportunities and expand their view of the profession. This content is only available as a PDF. © American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Lifshitz, Mark, S.;, De Cresce, Robert P.
doi: 10.1093/labmed/18.11.791pmid: N/A
Article PDF first page preview Close This content is only available as a PDF. Author notes The New Instrumentation Preview is designed to provide information on newly introduced laboratory instrumentation that is more detailed than that usually available from the manufacturers. The column does not include any evaluation and does not constitute endorsement of any instrument by the ASCP. © American Society of Clinical Pathologists
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