What's the relationship between ABHR volume and efficacy?

The relationship between ABHR volume and efficacy is directly proportional: as one increases, the other increases. The same is true for volume and dry times--creating a challenge for ABHR manufacturers. In a first-of-its-kind study, Macinga et al. share how ABHR formulation is the key to developing a product that meets efficacy requirements and acceptable dry times in a single dispense.

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Efficacy of Novel Alcohol-Based Hand Rubs at Typical In Use Volumes

The relationship between ABHR volume and efficacy is directly proportional: as one increases, the other increases. The same is true for volume and dry times--creating a challenge for ABHR manufacturers. In this study, Macinga et al. share how ABHR formulation is the key to developing a product that meets efficacy requirements and acceptable dry times in a single dispense.

Comparative Efficacy of Commercially Available Alcohol-based Hand Rubs and
World Health Organization-recommended Hand Rubs: Formulation Matters

Alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHRs) usage in healthcare facilities continues to be at an all-time high, but not all ABHR’s are created with equal efficacy. Two novel ABHRs evaluated and results showed the product formulation greatly impacted the antimicrobial efficacy of the ABHR. 

State of the Science Review Current Issues in Hand Hygiene

Healthcare facilities continue to have challenges maintaining hand hygiene compliance even though there have been vast improvements in alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) product formulations over the years. This article focuses on optimal ABHR technique and the role of hand hygiene compliance monitoring in augmenting behavior. 

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