Journal article
A randomized trial of surgical scrubbing with a brush compared to antiseptic soap alone
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The difference between use of a scrub brush versus soap alone in reducing hand bacterial counts has never been established by a prospective, comparative study.
METHODS: Fifteen volunteers were taught the 5-minute surgical scrub. Baseline specimens were obtained by the glove fluid sampling procedure. Subjects were randomized to (1) scrub with an inert scrub brush and 4% chlorhexidine soap with isopropyl alcohol or (2) wash with 4% …
Authors
Loeb MB; Wilcox L; Smaill F; Walter S; Duff Z
Journal
American Journal of Infection Control, Vol. 25, No. 1, pp. 11–15
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 1997
DOI
10.1016/s0196-6553(97)90047-x
ISSN
0196-6553