Effectiveness of Soaps Containing Hexachlorophene for the Surgical Scrub

Best, R. Russell; Coe, John D.; McMURTREY, George B.; Henn, M. J.

doi:10.1001/archsurg.1950.01250020877008

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“…In this experiment the effects of 2 % hexachlorophene soap on the bacteria on the surface of nurses' hands have been studied by contact sampling and it was found that this soap did not reduce the number of viable bacteria on the skin. Both Best et al (1950) studied bacteria on the hands of nurses. Although their sampling methods differed, both sets of workers found that regular and exclusive use of 2 % hexachlorophene soap resulted in a reduction of viable bacteria on the hands.…”

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The intermittent use of hexachlorophene soap—a controlled trial

Weatherall

Winner

1963

Epidemiol. Infect.

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The number of bacteria on the hands of nurses using 2 % hexachlorophene soap intermittently was compared with the numbers of bacteria on the hands of nurses using ordinary soap. No significant differences were observed.This study would not have been possible without the whole-hearted co-operation of the Matron, Miss M. Schurr, the Deputy Matron, Miss G. Davies and the Sisters and Nursing Staff of Fulham Hospital.We are also indebted to Mr T. Ridgewell, Mr T. F. Fletcher and Miss Julia Fisher for technical assistance, and to Messers Bibby and Co. For their generous gift of soap.

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The intermittent use of hexachlorophene soap—a controlled trial

Weatherall

Winner

1963

Epidemiol. Infect.

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“…After the drying period, each man lathered his beard with a soap containing 2% hexachlorophene (3) and then rinsed it by one of two beard-washing methods: (i) a splashing method, by cupping the hands to catch the water and then splashing the water across the face; or (ii) a shower stream method, by placing the face directly under the stream of water from the shower head ( Fig. 1).…”

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Microbiological Laboratory Hazard of Bearded Men

Barbeito¹,

Mathews²,

Taylor³

1967

Applied Microbiology

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An investigation was conducted to evaluate the hypothesis that a bearded man subjects his family and friends to risk of infection if his beard is contaminated by infectious microorganisms while he is working in a microbiological laboratory. Bearded and unbearded men were tested with Serratia marcescens and Bacillus subtilis var. niger. Contact aerosol transmission from a contaminated beard on a mannequin to a suitable host was evaluated with both Newcastle disease virus and Clostridium botulinum toxin, type A. The experiments showed that beards retained microorganisms and toxin despite washing with soap and water. Although washing reduced the amount of virus or toxin, a sufficient amount remained to produce disease upon contact with a suitable host.

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The adsorption of dodecylbenzenesulfonate and hexachlorophene on the skin**Research Laboratories, Lehn & Fink Products Corp., Bloomfield, N. J.

Compeau¹

1960

Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Scientific

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Effectiveness of Soaps Containing Hexachlorophene for the Surgical Scrub

Cited by 4 publications

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The intermittent use of hexachlorophene soap—a controlled trial

The intermittent use of hexachlorophene soap—a controlled trial

Microbiological Laboratory Hazard of Bearded Men

The adsorption of dodecylbenzenesulfonate and hexachlorophene on the skin**Research Laboratories, Lehn & Fink Products Corp., Bloomfield, N. J.

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