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ArticlePhotodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy2019

Pulsed xenon ultraviolet and non-thermal atmospheric plasma treatments are effective for the disinfection of air in hospital blood sampling rooms.

Shan-Ni Wang, Jing-Jing Li, Ying-Xin Liu, Zhi Lin, Jiao-Jiao Qiao, Li-Hua Chen, Yu Li, Yong Wu, Mei-Mei Wang, Yun-Bo Liu and 3 more

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Article in Photodiagnosis and photodynamic therapy, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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13 authors.

Shan-Ni WangThe Research Center for Medical Sciences, The Third XiangYa Hospital and Center for Scientific Research with Animal Models, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Jing-Jing LiThe Research Center for Medical Sciences, The Third XiangYa Hospital and Center for Scientific Research with Animal Models, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Ying-Xin LiuHealth Management Center, The Third XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Zhi LinHealth Management Center, The Third XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Jiao-Jiao QiaoThe Research Center for Medical Sciences, The Third XiangYa Hospital and Center for Scientific Research with Animal Models, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Li-Hua ChenClinical Laboratory, The Third XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Yu LiClinical Laboratory, The Third XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Yong WuClinical Laboratory, The Third XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Mei-Mei WangThe Research Center for Medical Sciences, The Third XiangYa Hospital and Center for Scientific Research with Animal Models, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China.
Yun-Bo LiuInstitute of Laboratory Animal Sciences, CAMS&PUMC, Beijing, 100021, China.
Chen YanInstitute of Materia Medica, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, 100050, China.
Zhi-Heng ChenHealth Management Center, The Third XiangYa Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China. Electronic address: chenzhihengf3@163.com.
Chang-Qing GaoThe Research Center for Medical Sciences, The Third XiangYa Hospital and Center for Scientific Research with Animal Models, Central South University, Changsha, 410013, China. Electronic address: cgao851@126.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

objectivesNon-thermal atmospheric plasma treatment and pulsed xenon ultraviolet (PX-UV) treatment are widely used in disinfection of hospital environments. However, their effectiveness has not been evaluated against a comparator. The objective of this study is to evaluate their effectiveness in the disinfection of pathogens in the air in hospital blood sampling rooms.

methodsSamples were taken from the air before and after disinfection with PX-UV and non-thermal atmospheric plasma. We counted bacterial colonies and identified the types of bacteria.

resultsNon-thermal plasma treatment significantly reduced bacterial counts in the air, the median reduced from 1 before treatment to zero afterwards (p = 0.03). PX-UV treatment also significantly reduced bacterial counts in the air (p = 0.01), the median reduced from 1.5 before treatment to zero afterwards. Pathogens identified in the current study include nosocomial bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and yeast.

conclusionDisinfection of blood sampling sites is essential in a health service department. The efficiency of PX-UV and non-thermal atmospheric plasma treatment are comparable in air disinfection.

Indexed as

Plasma GasesUltraviolet RaysXenonBacteria, AerobicBacterial LoadCross InfectionDisinfectionHospitalsMicrobial ViabilityPlasma GasesXenonHospital disinfectionNon-thermal atmospheric plasmaNosocomial infectionPulsed xenon ultravioletSterilization

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PMID31152875
PMCPMC7105215

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