Copper oxide impregnated medical textiles in the fight against nosocomial infections
The antimicrobial properties of copper have been recognized for centuries1. Peer-reviewed studies first documented copper’s antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties in 1930, 1958, and 1970, respectively2. The effectiveness of copper surfaces in reducing nosocomial infections was initially published in 19833. In 2008 and 2012, the United States Environmental Protection Agency …
Cupron Copper Additive Reduces Root Intrusion in Irrigation Driplines By Up To 76%
Cupron holds the only US EPA Registrations for copper-based root intrusion claims Subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) systems are designed to consistently and efficiently deliver an appropriate supply of water directly to the roots of plants. This method of delivery can prevent or minimize water evaporation and runoff, thus reducing expense …
Analysis of the impact on HAI rates after deploying Cupron copper gowns and linens at 11 hospitals
Summary written by Dr. Gadi Borkow. Statistical analysis performed by Dr. Gil Harari, MediStat Ltd. (www.medistat.co.il) The effect of Cupron’s linens gradual deployment in 11 Sentara hospitals in reducing the total rate of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) was analyzed. The HAIs included were Clostridium difficile, gram negative multidrug resistant organisms …
The Impact of Cupron Antimicrobial Copper Fibers On Skin
Baek J, Yoo M, Koh J, Borkow G. Reduction of facial wrinkles depth by sleeping on copper oxide-containing pillowcases: a double blind, placebo controlled, parallel, randomized clinical study. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2012: 11: 193-200. Summary Background: Copper up-regulates the secretion of extracellular skin proteins and …
Using Copper to Prevent and Treat Infections
Copper has a long history of use for disinfection and treating infections, dating back to ancient civilizations. As early as 2600 B.C., ancient Egyptians used copper for sterilizing wounds and drinking water. In Egyptian hieroglyphics, copper was denoted by the ankh symbol, representing endless life. One of the oldest known …
Silver and copper antimicrobial efficacy under different environmental conditions
Both copper and silver antimicrobial efficacy can be affected by temperature and humidity. In general, higher temperatures can accelerate ion release from both copper and silver surfaces, thus enhancing their antimicrobial activity. Humidity can also play a role, as moisture on the surface can facilitate ion release and enhance antimicrobial …
Overview of Copper Dressings vs. Silver Dressings
Copper dressings, as opposed to silver dressings, enhance wound healing Copper, in addition to being a potent biocide (1), is one of the 11 essential trace minerals needed by human body as it is involved in many physiological processes in all human tissues (2). Copper is indispensable for many wound …
Copper Wound Dressings Made from Cupron Fibers Yield Mean Reduction of Wound Area 2.4X that of Silver Wound Dressings
Enhanced Healing of Wounds that Responded Poorly to Silver Dressing by Copper Wound Dressings: Prospective Single Arm Treatment Study Dr. Oxana Gorel and her colleagues in wound management at the Loewenstein Rehabilitation Center in Ra’anana, Israel embarked on a study to investigate the efficacy of copper dressings …