title: Evaluation of the effectiveness of improved hydrogen peroxide in the operating room.
abstract: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a 1-step, ready-to-use improved hydrogen peroxide (IHP) cleaner and disinfectant for between-case use in the operating room. We found high cleaning efficacy (84%-96%) and a high compliance rate with the IHP (84%). With good surface compatibility, low toxicity, rapid dwell time, ease of use, and excellent cleaning efficacy, the IHP may be considered an option for between-case cleaning and disinfection in the operating room.
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Epidemiology Program, Clinical and Translational Research Support Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY. Electronic address: tlwiem01@louisville.edu.
authors.forename: Timothy L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Wiemken
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Epidemiology Program, Clinical and Translational Research Support Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: Daniel R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Curran
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Epidemiology Program, Clinical and Translational Research Support Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: Robert R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Kelley
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Epidemiology Program, Clinical and Translational Research Support Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: Emily B
authors.initials: EB
authors.lastname: Pacholski
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Epidemiology Program, Clinical and Translational Research Support Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: Ruth M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Carrico
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Epidemiology Program, Clinical and Translational Research Support Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Peyrani
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Epidemiology Program, Clinical and Translational Research Support Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: M S S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Khan
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Epidemiology Program, Clinical and Translational Research Support Unit, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY.
authors.forename: Julio A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Ramirez
mesh_terms: D004202:Disinfectants / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*; D004783:Environmental Microbiology / Q000592:standards; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide / Q000494:pharmacology*; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D004202:Disinfectants; D006861:Hydrogen Peroxide
keywords: Disinfection; Environment of care; Health care–associated infection; Surgery; Surgical site infection