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% |