Volume 7, Number 2—April 2001
THEME ISSUE
4th Decennial International Conference on Nosocomial and Healthcare-Associated Infections
Introduction
Controlling Antimicrobial Resistance in Hospitals: Infection Control and Use of Antibiotics
Robert A. Weinstein
Table 2
Potential benefits of alcohol-based sinkless hand degerming agents
| Soap and water handwashing | Alcohol hand rub | |
|---|---|---|
| Time required | 30-120 seconds | 10-30 seconds |
| Efficacy in degerming | Good to very good | Excellent |
| Acceptance by personnel | Historically poor | Good to excellent |
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