Comparison of different hand-drying methods: the potential for airborne microbe dispersal and contamination
Comparison of different hand-drying methods: the potential for airborne microbe dispersal and contamination
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DOI：
10.1016/j.jhin.2014.11.007
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发表时间：
2015-03-01
影响因子：
6.9
通讯作者：
Redway, K.
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作者：
Best, E. L.;Redway, K.
有效的洗手和干燥双手对于防止微生物的传播非常重要。然而，根据手干燥方法，围绕微生物污染潜力的知识是有限的。本研究使用三种不同的模型，通过四种方法（纸巾、滚筒毛巾、暖空气和喷射空气干燥器）评估了手部干燥过程中空气微生物扩散的可能性。与其他干燥方法（最大0.75米）相比，喷射空气干燥器将使用者手上的液体分散得更远，范围更大（最大1.5米），这表明空气传播微生物的潜在风险不同，特别是如果洗手不理想。(C)2015年，卫生保健感染协会。由爱思唯尔有限公司出版。保留所有权利。
Efficient washing and drying of hands is important in prevention of the transfer of microorganisms. However, knowledge surrounding the potential for microbial contamination according to hand-drying methods is limited. This study assessed the potential for airborne microbe dispersal during hand drying by four methods (paper towels, roller towel, warm air and jet air dryer) using three different models. The jet air dryer dispersed liquid from users' hands further and over a greater range (up to 1.5 m) than the other drying methods (up to 0.75 m), demonstrating the differing potential risks for airborne microbe dissemination, particularly if handwashing is suboptimal. (C) 2015 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.