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Table 3 Live tests results with the small units

From: Comparing and optimizing ultraviolet germicidal irradiation systems use for patient room terminal disinfection: an exploratory study using radiometry and commercial test cards

Area

Turbo-UV on the floor

Turbo-UV raised 20 in.

EDU 435 raised 20 in.

Bathroom faucet

No change

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

Toilet flush handle

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

Toilet seat

No change

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

Shower drain

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

Shower back wall

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

Door handle

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

Toilet paper roll

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

C. difficile range

% of areas in range

No change

29%

0%

0%

MRSA or C. difficile

71%

100%

100%

MRSA alone

0%

0%

0%

C. difficile

71%

100%

100%