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Review of the Efficacy of UVC for Surface Decontamination
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: Received: 24 August 2019 / Approved: 25 August 2019 / Online: 25 August 2019 (16:55:50 CEST)
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Elgujja AA, Altalhi HH, Ezreqat S. Review of the efficacy of ultraviolet C for surface decontamination. J. Nat. Sci. Med. 2020, 3, 8-12. Elgujja AA, Altalhi HH, Ezreqat S. Review of the efficacy of ultraviolet C for surface decontamination. J. Nat. Sci. Med. 2020, 3, 8-12.
Abstract
Evidence has shown that the state of the patient care environment has a direct impact in heightening the risks of hospital acquired infections among patients admitted in hospitals. And in view of the sub-optimal standard of cleanings by housekeeping staff, the quest for a better approach to reliably disinfect environmental surfaces in healthcare facilities. The ultraviolet light has been known for its antimicrobial property, and have been used in water treatment, food processing and in-duct cleaning of ventilations. A recent introduction of its use for surface decontamination has raised interest among hospitals.However, studies have shown that, in spite of its relative success in other applications, there is doubt in its efficacy in decontaminating shadowed areas of the room, and therefore, would not be seen as justifying its capital intensiveness.
Keywords
surface decontamination; UVC; UV light technology; environmental disinfection
Subject
Medicine and Pharmacology, Other
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