Self-sanitizing copper-impregnated surfaces for bioburden reduction in patient rooms

Publication date: Available online 22 February 2017
Source:American Journal of Infection Control
Author(s): John D. Coppin, Frank C. Villamaria, Marjory D. Williams, Laurel A. Copeland, John E. Zeber, Chetan Jinadatha
Novel self-sanitizing copper oxide-impregnated solid surfaces have the potential to influence bioburden levels, potentially lowering the risk of transmission of pathogens in patient care environments. Our study showed persistently lower microbial burden over a 30-hour sampling period on a copper-impregnated tray table compared with a standard noncopper surface in occupied patient rooms after thorough initial disinfection.



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