Long-term antimicrobial effectiveness of a silver-impregnated foil on high-touch hospital surfaces in patient rooms.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The hospital environment has got more attention as evidence as source for bacterial transmission and subsequent hospital-acquired infection increased. Regular cleaning and disinfection have been proposed to lower the risk of infection, in particular for gram-positive bacteria. Auto-disinfecting surfaces would allow to decrease survival of pathogens, while limiting resource to achieve a safe environment in patient rooms.

Methods

A controlled trial to evaluate the antimicrobial effectiveness of a polyvinyl chloride foil containing an integrated silver-based agent (containing silver ions 2%) on high-touch surfaces in patient rooms.

Results

The overall log reduction of the mean values was 1.8 log₁₀ CFU, the median 0.5 log₁₀ CFU comparing b

SUBMITTER: Widmer AF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8365124 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature