2022
A mixed-methods evaluation on the efficacy and perceptions of needleless connector disinfectants
Roberts SC, Hendrix CA, Edwards LM, Feinn RS, Martinello RA, Murray TS. A mixed-methods evaluation on the efficacy and perceptions of needleless connector disinfectants. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2022, 44: 230-233. PMID: 35387702, PMCID: PMC9929708, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.72.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH Keywords2-PropanolCatheters, IndwellingChlorhexidineCross InfectionDisinfectantsDisinfectionHumansConceptsNeedleless connectorsMixed-methods evaluationNursing staffOverall bacterial burdenBloodstream infection preventionAcademic tertiary hospitalIsopropyl alcohol wipesSterile water controlTertiary hospitalNursing assessmentBacterial burdenInfection preventionImproved complianceStaff complianceChlorhexidine gluconateScrub timeConvenience sampleAlcohol wipesStaphylococcus epidermidisEfficacyProduct efficacyDry timeWipesDisinfection practicesCompliance
2020
Oxygen nipple and nut (Christmas tree) adaptor contamination rates and decontamination with disinfecting wipes
Colandrea NA, Cleary ML, Peaper DR, Sullivan LK, Martinello RA, Murray TS. Oxygen nipple and nut (Christmas tree) adaptor contamination rates and decontamination with disinfecting wipes. Infection Control And Hospital Epidemiology 2020, 41: 396-399. PMID: 31983357, DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsBacteriaDecontaminationDisinfectantsDisposable EquipmentEquipment and SuppliesEquipment ContaminationHumansOxygen
2018
Repeated hot water and steam disinfection of Pari LC Plus® nebulizers alter nebulizer output
Collins MS, O'Brien M, Schramm CM, Murray TS. Repeated hot water and steam disinfection of Pari LC Plus® nebulizers alter nebulizer output. Journal Of Cystic Fibrosis 2018, 18: 233-235. PMID: 30224332, DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2018.08.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOzone disinfection of home nebulizers effectively kills common cystic fibrosis bacterial pathogens
Towle D, Baker V, Schramm C, O'Brien M, Collins MS, Feinn R, Murray TS. Ozone disinfection of home nebulizers effectively kills common cystic fibrosis bacterial pathogens. Pediatric Pulmonology 2018, 53: 599-604. PMID: 29542874, DOI: 10.1002/ppul.23990.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHome respiratory equipmentCystic Fibrosis FoundationNebulizer outputRespiratory equipmentBacterial pathogensCommon bacterial pathogensOzone exposureHome nebulizersNebulizer functionInfusion timeNebulizer equipmentJet nebulizerMin infusion timeHome careStaphylococcus aureusBacterial recoveryPseudomonas aeruginosaExposureHeavy burdenGross changesNebulizerPathogensSeparate experiments