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Table 4 Accuracy and volume-loss effect in case of same-type dispensers in a hospital. *1: Accuracy: adjusted vs. dispensed volume, *2: Volume loss: Dispensed volume during continuous use vs. dispensed volume after 10 min of non-use

From: Critical Reliability Issues of Common Type Alcohol-Based Handrub Dispensers

Dispenser

Adjusted volume (mL)

Hand hygiene product

Continuous use

After 10 min

Baseline volume (mL)

Accuracy *1

Dispensed volume (mL)

Volume loss *2

#1

3

BODE Sterillium

1.20 ± 0.01

−60%

0.51 ± 0.41

58%

#2

3

Schülke Esemtan

3.06 ± 0.01

2%

3.07 ± 0.02

0%

#3

3

BBraun Promanum

1.24 ± 0.04

− 59%

1.01 ± 0.11

19%

#4

3

BODE Manusept

3.08 ± 0.03

3%

3.02 ± 0.02

2%

#5

3

Florin Bradoderm

2.13 ± 0.63

− 29%

1.83 ± 0.76

14%