Time Effectiveness of Ultraviolet C Light (UVC) Emitted by Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) in Reducing Stethoscope Contamination

Time Effectiveness of Ultraviolet C Light (UVC) Emitted by Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) in Reducing Stethoscope Contamination

Today it is well demonstrated that stethoscopes can be as contaminated as hands, which are a recognized source of Health-Care Associated Infections (HCAIs). Ultraviolet C (UVC) light has proven disinfection capacity and the innovative UVC technology of Light Emitting Diode (LED) shows several potent...

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Main Authors: Gabriele Messina, Mattia Fattorini, Nicola Nante, Daniele Rosadini, Andrea Serafini, Marco Tani, Gabriele Cevenini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
disinfection
ultraviolet
LED
stethoscope
health-care associated infections
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/10/940

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