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Characterization of S. aureus growth on polyvinyl chloride endotracheal tubes coated with titanium dioxide only over a 144-hour period. Comparison of standard, solgel titanium dioxide and Degussa titanium dioxide endotracheal tubes. There was no difference in S. aureus growth in the titanium dioxide-coated groups compared to standard endotracheal tubes at any time point.
Note: N = 4.
Abbreviation: CFU, colony-forming units.
