Evaluation of an alcohol-based power sanitizing system for decontamination of hospital rooms of patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage
Jury LA et al. – A power sanitizing system that delivers a sanitizing mist of alcohol, rendered nonflammable by a carbon dioxide carrier, and a low concentration of quaternary ammonium compound, was easy to use, provided thorough coverage of surfaces, and significantly reduced vancomycin–resistant Enterococcus and methicillin–resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination on commonly touched hospital surfaces. However, it was not as consistently effective for elimination of pathogens as 10% bleach solution.
American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 38, Issue 3, Pages 234-236 (April 2010)
Trial of Universal Gloving with Emollient-Impregnated Gloves to Promote Skin Health and Prevent the Transmission of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Bearman G et al. – Compared with contact precautions, universal gloving with emollient–impregnated gloves was associated with improved hand hygiene compliance and skin health. No statistically significant change in the rates of device–associated infection, CDI, or patient MDRO acquisition was observed. Universal gloving may be an alternative to contact precautions. read more
Daily skin cleansing with chlorhexidine did not reduce the rate of central-line associated bloodstream infection in a surgical intensive care unit
Popovich KJ et al. – In this real–world effectiveness trial, daily cleansing of surgical ICU patients’ skin with CHG had no effect on CLABSI rates, but was associated with half the rate of blood culture contamination. Controlled trials in surgical ICUs are needed to determine whether CHG bathing can prevent infections in this setting. read more
Rapid MRSA test in exposed persons: Costs and savings in hospitals
Andersen BM et al. – The MRSA Xpert test is easy to perform, has a high negative predictive value, and may be used to control healthcare workers and patients exposed to MRSA. Sampling from multiple anatomical locations is recommended. Still, more then 10 % of MRSA positive cases may not be found. read more
