Evaluated objects | Copper Armour™ | Control | P value | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | Number (%) of samples having > 250 cfu/100 cm2 | n | Number (%) of samples having > 250 cfu/100 cm2 | ||
Bed rails | 32 | 13 (40.6) | 32 | 22 (68.8) | 0.023 * |
Overbed Table | 14 ** | 5 (35.7) | 16 | 12 (75) | 0.030 * |
Bedside Table | 16 | 6 (37.5) | 16 | 7 (43.7) | 0.718 |
IV Pole | 16 | 2 (12.5) | 16 | 7 (43.7) | 0.113 |
Total | 78 | 26 (33.3) | 80 | 48 (60) | 0.001 ** |