Assessment of exposure to ethanol vapors released during use of Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs by healthcare workers

• Main Authors: Alexis Hautemanière (Author), Lisiane Cunat (Author), Djihane Ahmed-Lecheheb (Author), Farah Hajjard (Author), Fabien Gerardin (Author), Yves Morele (Author), Philippe Hartemann (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2013-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Summary: Background: Despite the increasing use of Alcohol-Based Hand Rub solutions, few studies have quantified the concentrations of inhaled ethanol. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess ethanol exposure during hygienic and surgical hand disinfection practices. Method: Ethanol concentrat...