Table 2 Comparative performance of the Nanoclave Cabinet and antimicrobial wipes when used to disinfect patient care items

Tympanic thermometer

display panel

>5.49

4.45 ± 1.03

5.04 ± 0.60

>5.39

infra-red sensor

2.29 ± 0.93

1.94 ± 0.03

1.96 ± 0.25

2.14 ± 0.14

plastic lid

>5.64

>5.40

>5.40

>5.40

probe receptor

4.55 ± 1.07

5.16 ± 0.17

>5.48

>5.48

earpiece holder

3.44 ± 0.13

5.25 ± 0.40

5.28 ± 0.35

>5.49

Blood pressure cuff

Velcro (hook)

3.60 ± 0.98

1.91 ± 0.07

2.42 ± 0.14

2.66 ± 0.09

Velcro (loop)

4.28 ± 0.96

1.50 ± 0.03

2.26 ± 0.19

2.67 ± 0.06

inner cuff surface

3.46 ± 1.47

1.73 ± 0.09

2.65 ± 0.08

2.30 ± 0.08

pump

>5.39

2.38 ± 0.15

2.90 ± 0.08

>5.60

pump tubing

>5.07

2.75 ± 0.40

3.94 ± 1.22

>5.33