Efficacy of UV-C disinfection in hyperbaric chambers

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Sep;41(9):1080-1083. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.248. Epub 2020 Jun 17.

Abstract

Ultraviolet C (UV-C) light reduces contamination on high-touch clinical surfaces. We assessed the efficacy of 2 UV-C devices at eradicating important clinical pathogens in hyperbaric chambers. Both devices were similarly efficacious against MRSA but differed significantly against C. difficile. Additionally, direct UV-C exposure was more efficacious against both species than indirect exposure.

MeSH terms

  • Clostridioides difficile*
  • Disinfection
  • Humans
  • Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus*
  • Ultraviolet Rays