Publications by authors named "Susana R Ruiz"
Am J Infect Control
November 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the effectiveness of cleaning stethoscope membranes with chlorhexidine, triclosan, and alcohol in preventing bacterial recontamination.
- A controlled trial involved culturing stethoscope membranes after different disinfecting methods and normal usage, revealing that chlorhexidine was notably effective in keeping bacterial levels low after four hours.
- The results suggest that using chlorhexidine may be a better option for preventing cross-infection compared to other disinfectants like triclosan and alcohol.
