Surface sanitizing
NAV-CO2 sanitizing in Pennsylvania hospital exam room
Alcohol has been proven to be an effective surface sanitizer against MRSA.
Quaternary ammonium can be used in conjunction with alcohol to extend the longevity of the sanitizing action.<SUP id=cite_ref-37 class=reference>
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nosocomial infections involves routine and
terminal cleaning.
Non-flammable Alcohol Vapor in Carbon Dioxide systems (NAV-CO2) do not corrode metals or plastics used in medical environments and do not contribute to antibacterial resistance.
In healthcare environments, MRSA can survive on surfaces and fabrics, including privacy curtains or garments worn by care providers. Complete surface sanitation is necessary to eliminate MRSA in areas where patients are recovering from invasive procedures. Testing patients for MRSA upon admission, isolating MRSA-positive patients, decolonization of MRSA-positive patients, and
terminal cleaning of patients' rooms and all other clinical areas they occupy is the current best practice protocol for nosocomial MRSA.
Studies published from 2004-2007 reported hydrogen peroxide vapor could be used to decontaminate busy hospital rooms, despite taking significantly longer than traditional cleaning. One study noted rapid recontamination by MRSA following the hydrogen peroxide application<SUP id=cite_ref-38 class=reference>
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Also tested, in 2006, was a new type of surface cleaner, incorporating accelerated hydrogen peroxide, which was pronounced "a potential candidate" for use against the targeted microorganisms.<SUP id=cite_ref-43 class=reference>
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