In:
AORN Journal, Wiley, Vol. 73, No. 2 ( 2001-02), p. 412-432
Abstract:
Twenty surgical staff members participated in a clinical trial to compare the microbiology and skin condition of hands when using a traditional surgical scrub (TSS) with a detergent‐based antiseptic containing 4% chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) and a short application without scrub of a waterless hand preparation (HP) containing 61% ethyl alcohol, 1% CHG, and emollients. The HP was associated with less skin damage ( P = .002) and lower microbial counts postscrub at days five ( P = .002) and 19 ( P = .02). The HP protocol had shorter contact time (HP mean [M] = 80.7 seconds; TSS M = 144.9 seconds; P 〈 .0001), and more subjects preferred the HP regimen ( P = .001). The HP performed better than the TSS, was less costly, and should be evaluated in larger trials and considered for widespread implementation. AORN J 73 (Feb 2001) 412–432.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0001-2092
,
1878-0369
DOI:
10.1016/S0001-2092(06)61981-9
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2001
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