Table 2.
Comparative performance of the Nanoclave Cabinet and antimicrobial wipes when used to disinfect patient care items
|
Mean (± SD) log10reductiona(n = 3) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Nanoclave |
Antimicrobial wipes |
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| (2 × 30 sec) | ‘poor’ wiping | ‘moderate' wiping | ‘thorough’ wiping | |
|
Tympanic thermometer | ||||
| display panel |
>5.49 |
4.45 ± 1.03 |
5.04 ± 0.60 |
>5.39 |
| infra-red sensor |
2.29 ± 0.93 |
1.94 ± 0.03 |
1.96 ± 0.25 |
2.14 ± 0.14 |
| plastic lid |
>5.64 |
>5.40 |
>5.40 |
>5.40 |
| probe receptor |
4.55 ± 1.07 |
5.16 ± 0.17 |
>5.48 |
>5.48 |
| earpiece holder |
3.44 ± 0.13 |
5.25 ± 0.40 |
5.28 ± 0.35 |
>5.49 |
|
Blood pressure cuff | ||||
| Velcro (hook) |
3.60 ± 0.98 |
1.91 ± 0.07 |
2.42 ± 0.14 |
2.66 ± 0.09 |
| Velcro (loop) |
4.28 ± 0.96 |
1.50 ± 0.03 |
2.26 ± 0.19 |
2.67 ± 0.06 |
| inner cuff surface |
3.46 ± 1.47 |
1.73 ± 0.09 |
2.65 ± 0.08 |
2.30 ± 0.08 |
| pump |
>5.39 |
2.38 ± 0.15 |
2.90 ± 0.08 |
>5.60 |
| pump tubing | >5.07 | 2.75 ± 0.40 | 3.94 ± 1.22 | >5.33 |
a initial inoculum: 106 cfu/cm2.