Effectiveness of an antimicrobial polymer to decrease contamination of environmental surfaces in the clinical setting

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2014 Aug;35(8):1060-2. doi: 10.1086/677159. Epub 2014 Jun 20.

Abstract

We performed a real-world, controlled intervention to investigate use of an antimicrobial surface polymer, MSDS Poly, on environmental contamination. Pathogenic bacteria were identified in 18 (90%) of 20 observations in treated rooms and 19 (83%) of 23 observations in untreated rooms (P = .67). MSDS Poly had no significant effect on environmental contamination.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / pharmacology*
  • Bacteria
  • Critical Care*
  • Cross Infection / prevention & control
  • Disinfection / methods*
  • Environmental Microbiology
  • Humans
  • Patients' Rooms* / standards
  • Polymers / pharmacology

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Polymers