Copper-coated thermometer for the prevention of cross-infections: preliminary results

In our study, 9 C-T and 9 common digital thermometers were used in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines. [...]9 randomly selected nonseptic patients who were hospitalized for at least 3days in the intensive care unit (ICU) have been included. The "Halo effect" (also known as phenomenon "Stefanis") on the noncopper parts of the C-T was also evaluated. [...]216 samples have been collected (72 axillary, 72 from the 4 points of the common thermometer, and 72 from the 4 points of C-T) (Table).