Choosing disinfectants

被引:48
作者
Fraise, AP [1 ]
机构
[1] City Hosp, Hosp Infect Res Lab, Birmingham B18 7QH, W Midlands, England
关键词
disinfectants; testing of disinfectants; choosing disinfectant;
D O I
10.1016/S0195-6701(99)90421-8
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Disinfectant choice is an important part of the role of the infection control team. Its importance has increased due to concern over transmission of blood-borne viruses and the need to identify alternatives to gluteraldehyde. Factors to be taken into account when choosing disinfectants include compliance with COSHH regulations, user acceptability, instrument compatibility and antimicrobial activity Compounds vary in their suitability for different uses and an agent's properties must be fully evaluated before adopting it for a particular purpose. This review outlines the main properties that need to be established and covers the major characteristics of main classes of disinfectants. (C) 1999 The Hospital Infection Society.
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页码:255 / 264
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