Effect of Different Methods on Sterilizing Hands:A Randomized and Controlled Experiment Study

OBJECTIVE To explore the method for sterilizing hands which is effective,convenient and without stimulation for medical personnel.METHODS A total of 150 nurses on duty were divided into three groups randomly.In the test groups 1and 2,towels with 0.2% peracetic acid and BANENG disinfectant fluid were used separately,but in the control group only soap with flowing water was used for hands sterilization.RESULTS The rate of bacterial removal was 98.82%,72.63% and 68.64%,respectively,among the 3 groups.The efficacy of BANENG disinfectant fluid was similar to 0.2% peracetic acid.Both of them showed significant differences compared with control group.CONCLUSIONS Both 0.2% Peracetic acid and BANENG disinfectant fluid have better disinfection efficacy,and BANENG disinfectant fluid is more easier in use.