Q: How do I disinfect an iPad2 for use between hospitalized patients?

Use of ammonia on an iPad is definitely not recommended. It may damage the screen. The subject of disinfecting an iPad has been discussed in other threads here, with no clear answers other than to use a case that can be disinfected. You can view some of the other ideas and comments in these threads, among others:

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2764215&tstart=0

https://discussions.apple.com/message/13134471#13134471

Regards.

How do you disinfect other electronic equipment used between patients?

I believe that the iPads should be suitably resistant to UV to use that as a mechanism to sterilize the devices. You probably already have UVGI boxes or wands available in that setting (if not, they aren't that expensive).

Put it in a large, clear, ziplock bag. Throw the bag away after use.

You definitely don't want to use chemicals on the screen, as they can damage the coating, and anything with ammonia should never be used to clean aluminum (which is what the back of the iPad is made of).

Mezorba is on the right track, but I don't know if a plain Ziplock bag will work.  It may interfere with the touchscreen.  Give it a try, and if it doesn't work, you can get some bags designed to work with the iPad.  Here's one example:

http://chefsleeve.com/

I seem to recall reading an article about a surgeon using bags meant for x-ray film cassettes.

http://www.imedicalapps.com/2010/12/the-ipad-in-the-operating-room-a-surgeons-pe rspective-part-i/

I have a better solution that requires NO solution..  Use a disposable iBarrer that was designed specifically for he iPad:

Contact me and I will help you order this item that retails for less than $25.00 per 100 disposable covers!

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