A comparative study to evaluate surface microbial contamination associated with copper-containing and stainless steel pens used by nurses in the critical care unit.
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A clinical study was undertaken to compare the surface microbial contamination associated with pens constructed of either a copper alloy or stainless steel used by nurses on intensive care units. A significantly lower level of microbial contamination was found on the copper alloy pens.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- American journal of infection control
دوره 39 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011