Hand Rubbing with Sprayed Alcohol-Based Hand Rub: An Alternative Method for Effective Hand Hygiene

ConclusionHandrubbing with sprayed ABHR was non-inferior to rubbing with ABHR poured onto a hand palm to reduce bacterial counts on hands under experimental conditions. Rubbing with sprayed ABHR may be an acceptable alternative hand hygiene method pending assessment in other settings and for other pathogens.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research