Comparative evaluation of operating room terminal cleaning by two methods: Focused multivector ultraviolet (FMUV) versus manual-chemical disinfection.

• This study evaluated chemical disinfection efficacy in the operating room versus focused multivector ultraviolet (FMUV) disinfection. • Compliance in the control (chemical) phase was 92% and in the intervention (FMUV) phase was 99%. • The chemical disinfection colony-forming unit (CFU) reduction o...

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Published in:American Journal of Infection Control Vol. 48; no. 2; pp. 147 - 153
Main Authors: Armellino, Donna, Goldstein, Kristine, Thomas, Linti, Walsh, Thomas J., Petraitis, Vidmantas
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Elsevier B.V. Feb2020
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