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Another 2020 study found that nasal sanitizer was more effective than nasal ointment at reducing the incidence of MRSA bacteremia in adult ICU patients. The study found that the rate of MRSA bacteremia was 0.2% in patients who received nasal sanitizer, compared to 0.6% in patients who received nasal ointment.

These studies suggest that nasal sanitizer is more effective than nasal ointment at decolonizing MRSA in adult ICU patients, and at reducing the incidence of MRSA infection and bacteremia.

Advantages of nasal sanitizer over nasal ointment

• Nasal sanitizer is more effective at decolonizing MRSA and reducing the incidence of MRSA infection and bacteremia.
• Nasal sanitizer is less likely to lead to antibiotic resistance.
• Nasal sanitizer is easier to apply and more convenient for patients.

Disadvantages of nasal sanitizer

• Nasal sanitizer can be more expensive than nasal ointment.
• Nasal sanitizer can be less effective in patients with heavy MRSA colonization.

Overall, the evidence suggests that nasal sanitizer is a more effective and convenient way to decolonize MRSA in adult ICU patients, and to reduce the incidence of MRSA infection and bacteremia.