We performed a real-world, controlled intervention to investigate
use of an antimicrobial surface polymer, MSDS Poly, on environmental
contamination. Pathogenic bacteria were identified in 18
(90%) of 20 observations in treated rooms and 19 (83%) of 23
observations in untreated rooms (P = .67). MSDS Poly had no
significant effect...
OBJECTIVE. To quantify the association between admission to an intensive care unit (ICU) room most recently occupied by a patient positive for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (EBSL)-producing gram-negative bacteria and acquisition of infection or colonization with that pathogen.
DESIGN. Retrospective cohort study.
SETTING AND PATIENTS. The study included patients admitted to medical...