A comparative study to evaluate surface microbial contamination associated with copper-containing and stainless steel pens used by nurses in the critical care unit

A clinical study was undertaken to compare the surface microbial contamination associated with pens constructed of either a copper alloy or stainless steel used by nurses on intensive care units. A significantly lower level of microbial contamination was found on the copper alloy pens.

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of infection control 2011-10, Vol.39 (8), p.e52-e54
Hauptverfasser:	Casey, Anna L., PhD, Karpanen, Tarja J., PhD, Adams, Debra, PhD, Lambert, Peter A., DSc, Nightingale, Peter, PhD, Miruszenko, Lisa, RGN, Elliott, Tom S.J., FRCPath
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alloys Colony Count, Microbial Comparative studies Copper Copper - chemistry Equipment and Supplies, Hospital - microbiology Equipment Contamination Gram-Negative Bacteria - isolation & purification Gram-Positive Cocci - isolation & purification Handwriting Humans Infection Control Infectious Disease Intensive care Intensive Care Units - supply & distribution microbial contamination Nosocomial infections Nurses Pens & pencils Stainless Steel Surface Properties writing pens
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Zusammenfassung:	A clinical study was undertaken to compare the surface microbial contamination associated with pens constructed of either a copper alloy or stainless steel used by nurses on intensive care units. A significantly lower level of microbial contamination was found on the copper alloy pens.
ISSN:	0196-6553 1527-3296
DOI:	10.1016/j.ajic.2010.12.012