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Disinfection of needleless connectors to reduce Staphylococcus aureusbacterial load
- Source :
- British Journal of Nursing; October 2022, Vol. 31 Issue: 19 pS26-S31, 6p
- Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- HIGHLIGHTSCompare effectiveness of chemical disinfectants in reducing S. aureus.Five disinfectants reduced the bacterial load, especially chlorhexidine solutions.Focus on Brazilian clinical practice of needleless connector disinfectionPurpose:This study aimed to gain further knowledge about the comparative effectiveness of chemical disinfectants in reducing the bacterial load of NCs inoculated with S. aureus.Methods:Disinfection of needleless connectors was undertaken in vitro against S. aureus comparing 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA), 70% ethanol, 0.5% and 2% chlorhexidine in 70% IPA applied with gauze, and 70% IPA single-use cap (Site-Scrub®).Results:All disinfectants reduced the bacterial load (P<0.001), especially the chlorhexidine solutions. Mechanical friction should follow guidelines.Conclusion:This study found that all tested disinfectants effectively reduced the bacterial load and more clinical studies must be developed with a focus on the Brazilian clinical practice of needleless connector disinfection.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09660461
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 19
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs61056230
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2022.31.19.S26