Index to Chiropractic Literature
Index to Chiropractic Literature
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Journal J Aust Chiropr Assoc. 1990 Sep;20(3):85-89
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Abstract/Notes We studied the bacterial load on the headrest paper and headrest surface of chiropractic adjusting tables at our college. After patient contact with the table, the paper exhibited bacterial contamination. The paper barrier protected the surface of the headrest from that contamination. A measurable component of the bacteria cultured from the contaminated headrest paper was identified as being Staphylococcus aureus. Isopropyl alcohol was found to be an adequate disinfectant against the bacterial contamination that can occur via patient contact with the adjusting table surface.

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