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P387: Comparison of antiseptic solutions effectiveness in the hospital environment

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: The use of antiseptic solutions began in the middle of 19 th century in order to protect the spread of cross infections. Nowadays, the use of antiseptic solutions has been proved crucial for skin and hand antisepsis in the hospital environment. There are several antiseptic agents which should be used in every clinical intervention in order to reduce the risk of cross infections.

Source: Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control

DOI: 10.1186/2047-2994-2-s1-p387

Authors: A Spyrou, P Vlachos

Institution: Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control in Healthcare

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,290