Buianov V M, Rodoman G V, Khrupalov A A, Korotaev A L
Sov Med. 1990(8):29-32.
The authors discuss the efficacy of sterilizing the surgeon's hands with apolam, a new antiseptic. This antiseptic is a surfactant referred to quaternary ammonia salts. Studies carried out in 140 volunteers have demonstrated high quality of sterilization with this antiseptic and its high activity against pathogenic and opportunistic microflora. No allergic reactions or local irritation symptoms were recorded. Reliable sterilization of surgeon's hands is achieved by mere plunging and standard treatment of the hands in 0.5 percent apolam solution for 60 sec.
