Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol March 2018 PMID 29374503

Alcohols as Surface Disinfectants in Healthcare Settings.

John M Boyce

Mentions

10
Peak: 4 in Jan 2025
across 4 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

6,265
potential audience

Total likes

53

Video views

4,362

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Jan 2025

Where it's discussed

  • Reddit4 posts
  • X / Twitter2 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions reflect a moderate level of agreement and engagement, with participants citing evidence, such as the recommendation to dilute alcohol to 70% and discussing practical details like evaporation times, which highlight an interest in effective disinfection practices and some influence on public health strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that alcohol-based disinfectants are effective and recommended in certain settings, supported by health authorities.

InterestModerate interest

Posts show moderate interest, referencing evidence and practical implications like the 70% dilution and evaporation time.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are engaging with the topic by sharing additional information and clarifications, indicating active interest.

ImpactNeutral impact

The conversations acknowledge the importance of disinfection practices, but overall impact on policy or broader healthcare practices is moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • Ethyl and isopropyl alcohol have been long-standing disinfectants in healthcare, effective against various pathogens including viruses like Ebola and coronaviruses, especially in concentrations of 60-70%.
  • Alcohol-based products like prep pads are mainly used for quick disinfection of small items, but their rapid evaporation can limit effectiveness due to short contact times; sterile alcohol solutions are typically used in pharmacy settings for more critical tasks.
  • A new EPA-registered disinfectant formulation offers a 30-second contact time for multiple pathogens and has a low toxicity rating, and alcohol-based disinfectants are often combined with other agents like quaternary ammonium or phenolic compounds for broader surface disinfection in healthcare settings.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
SorMarta_
@SorMarta_ · X

RT @JavierDeVilla: Los alcoholes deben estar diluidos al 70% con agua para disminuir el tiempo de evaporación y prolongar su contacto con e…

Mar 11, 2020 · 1 share · 1,344 followers View post →
J. Manasés Aguilar
@ManasesAg · X

@MonsieurQFB @MonsieurQFB con base en lo anterior y otras premisas basadas en evidencia, autoridades de salud han sugerido su uso cuando no se pueda lavar las manos con agua y jabón con la técnica adecuada. Con todo respeto, he aquí más info al respecto: https://t.co/IViICpmkCB

Apr 1, 2020 · 498 followers View post →

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J. Manasés Aguilar
@ManasesAg · X

@MonsieurQFB @MonsieurQFB con base en lo anterior y otras premisas basadas en evidencia, autoridades de salud han sugerido su uso cuando no se pueda lavar las manos con agua y jabón con la técnica adecuada. Con todo respeto, he aquí más info al respecto: https://t.co/IViICpmkCB

Apr 1, 2020 · 498 followers View post →
SorMarta_
@SorMarta_ · X

RT @JavierDeVilla: Los alcoholes deben estar diluidos al 70% con agua para disminuir el tiempo de evaporación y prolongar su contacto con e…

Mar 11, 2020 · 1 share · 1,344 followers View post →
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Reddit

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Reddit

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Reddit

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