March 2011. Volume 7. Number 1

The application of an alcoholic antiseptic solution in the hands reduces the frequency of gastroenteritis in schools

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Prazuck T, Compte-Nguyen G, Pelat C, Sunder S, Blanchon T. Reducing gastroenteritis occurrences and their consequences in elementary schools with alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2010;29:994-8.
Reviewers: Ochoa Sangrador C1, Andrés de Llano JM2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Virgen de la Concha. Zamora. España.
2Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital General del Río Carrión. Palencia. España.
Correspondence: Carlos Ochoa Sangrador. Email: cochoas@meditex.es
Reception date: 17/01/2011
Acceptance date: 19/01/2011
Publication date: 20/01/2011

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: the systematic use of alcohol-based sanitizers during the epidemic season could significantly reduce the incidence of gastroenteritis in primary school children.

Reviewers' commentary: although the use of antiseptic solutions in schools seems to be beneficial, this study does not offer estimations of their effect with respect to the use of a conventional hand washing protocol. Valid estimates of its effectiveness, its cost and its feasibility in the short and long term are necessary, before recommending its implementation in schools.

How to cite this article

Ochoa Sangrador C, Andrés de Llano JM. La aplicación de una solución antiséptica alcohólica en las manos reduce la frecuencia de gastroenteritis en las escuelas. Evid Pediatr. 2011;7:10.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Prazuck T, Compte-Nguyen G, Pelat C, Sunder S, Blanchon T. Reducing gastroenteritis occurrences and their consequences in elementary schools with alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2010;29:994-8.
Reviewers: Ochoa Sangrador C1, Andrés de Llano JM2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Virgen de la Concha. Zamora. España.
2Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital General del Río Carrión. Palencia. España.
Correspondence: Carlos Ochoa Sangrador. Email: cochoas@meditex.es
Reception date: 17/01/2011
Acceptance date: 19/01/2011
Publication date: 20/01/2011

How to cite this article

Ochoa Sangrador C, Andrés de Llano JM. La aplicación de una solución antiséptica alcohólica en las manos reduce la frecuencia de gastroenteritis en las escuelas. Evid Pediatr. 2011;7:10.

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