Evaluation of procedures for decontaminating ultrasound probes
Evaluation of procedures for decontaminating ultrasound probes
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超声探头净化程序的评估
DOI：
10.1007/s10396-011-0332-9
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发表时间：
2012
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通讯作者：
Hirai Y
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作者：
Hayashi S;Koibuchi H;Taniguchi N;Hirai Y
目的确定超声探头净化的合适程序。方法采用不擦拭、用普通纸巾擦拭、用乙醇浸渍纸巾擦拭的超声探头检测细菌传播情况。结果未擦拭的探针携带大量细菌，用普通纸巾擦拭可以明显减少细菌的传播，用乙醇浸渍纸巾擦拭几乎可以完全消除细菌。结论消毒不当的超声探头可在患者间传播细菌。超声探头应在检查后用纸巾擦去污染，以防止细菌传播。应根据情况使用普通或乙醇浸泡的纸巾。
PurposeTo determine suitable procedures for decontaminating ultrasound probes.MethodsWe investigated bacterial transmission via ultrasound probes that were not wiped, wiped with a plain paper towel, or wiped with an ethanol-soaked paper towel.ResultsThe unwiped probes transmitted large numbers of bacteria, which were markedly reduced by wiping the probes with a plain paper towel, and almost completely eliminated by wiping with an ethanol-soaked paper towel.ConclusionImproperly decontaminated ultrasound probes can transmit bacteria among patients. Ultrasound probes should be decontaminated by wiping with a paper towel after examinations to prevent bacterial transmission. Plain or ethanol-soaked paper towels should be used depending on the situation.