Efficacy of Anhydrous Copper Sulphate as a Solid Dehydrant in Tissue Processing Procedure

Tissue processing in histotechnique is an important procedure after specimen collection involving three main procedures namely, dehydration using alcohol, clearing using xylene, and infiltration by paraffin wax. Isopropyl alcohol, the widely used dehydrating agent is toxic and when exposed to heated isopropyl alcohol fumes, it leads to numerous health hazards. Anhydrous copper sulphate is less toxic than isopropyl alcohol and requires less amount of exposure to the chemicals. The aim of the study was to investigate the dehydrating potential of anhydrous CuSO4 as an isopropyl alcohol substitute. METHODSA descriptive study of forty paired soft tissue specimens were obtained from the Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology and were subjected to routine histopathological tissue processing with isopropyl alcohol and anhydrous CuSO4 as dehydrating agents. Histomorphological criteria namely nuclear staining, cytoplasmic staining, artefacts, and background staining were evaluated and the scores were tabulated, and statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20 by IBM. RESULTSOur study results showed that 40 % of alcohol dehydrated tissue samples had better nuclear staining than tissue samples dehydrated by anhydrous copper sulphate and 15 % of alcohol dehydrated tissue samples had better cytoplasmic staining than tissues dehydrated by Anhydrous CuSO4. Background staining of more than 20 % was seen in anhydrous CuSO4 dehydrated tissue specimens than alcohol dehydrated tissue specimens. Artefacts were seen in similar ratios in both alcohol (80 %) and anhydrous copper sulphate (75 %) dehydrated tissue specimens. CONCLUSIONSAnhydrous CuSO4 has superior dehydrating properties than isopropyl alcohol which lead to over-dehydration of the tissue specimens. Further studies are required to validate the findings.

Simultaneous Determination of Six Residual Solvents in Phenylbutazone Raw Material by Head-space GC / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE： To establish a method for simultaneous determination of residual solvents in phenylbutazone raw material. METHODS： Head-space GC was adopted. The determination was performed on Agilent HP-5 capillary column by temperature programming. The temperature of injector was 200 ℃， and detector was flame ionization detector with temperature of 250 ℃； carrier gas was nitrogen （purity：99.99％） at the flow rate of 2.0 mL/min. The split ratio was 5 ∶ 1. Headspace equilibrium temperature was 60 ℃， and equilibration time was 30 min. The sample size was 1 mL. RESULTS： The linear range was 0.15-4.5   μg/mL for methanol （r＝0.999 9）， 0.25-7.5 μg/mL for ethanol （r＝0.999 7）， 0.25-7.5 μg/mL for isopropyl alcohol （r＝0.999 7）， 0.03-0.9 μg/mL for dichloromethane （r＝0.999 3）， 0.25-7.5 μg/mL for ethyl acetate （r＝0.999 3）， 0.044-1.32 μg/mL for N，N-dimethyl formamide （r＝0.999 3）， respectively. The limits of detection were 0.05， 0.08， 0.08， 0.01， 0.08， 0.015 μg/mL. The limits of quantitation were 0.15， 0.25， 0.25， 0.03， 0.25， 0.044 μg/mL. RSDs of precision test were lower than 2.0％. RSDs of stability and reproducibility tests were lower than 3.0％. The recoveries were 98.75％-100.12％ （RSD＝0.56％， n＝9）， 98.07％-101.20％ （RSD＝1.12％， n＝9）， 98.36％-100.80％ （RSD＝0.92％， n＝9）， 98.33％-101.67％ （RSD＝0.98％， n＝9）， 98.11％-100.40％ （RSD＝0.72％， n＝9） and 98.75％-101.05％ （RSD＝0.89％， n＝9）. CONCLUSIONS： The method is simple， accurate， precise， stable， reproducible and durable， and can be used for simultaneous determination of 6 residual solvents in phenylbutazone raw material.

Comparison of total aerobic count before and after application of different antiseptic solutions prior to venipuncture and its correlation to developing phlebitis, in children admitted at a tertiary hospital in Quezon City

@#<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>OBJECTIVE:</strong> To compare the effect on Total Aerobic Count (TAC) of application of Isopropyl alcohol, Chlorhexidine, and povidone iodine plus alcohol prior to venipuncture and development of phlebitis in children admitted at a tertiary hospital.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>METHODS</strong>: A prospective randomized clinical trial in a tertiary hospital in Quezon City. A total of 129 patients one-year old and above with physician orders for IV insertion and extractions. Pre and post swabbing of the venipuncture site was done and placed on a blood agar plate. The three antiseptic solutions were applied over the venipuncture site and swabbed and placed on the agar plate. The primary outcome measure was the TAC in each blood agar of the tested antiseptic solution and correlation to developing phlebitis.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>RESULTS</strong>: The CFU/mL after disinfection was significantly different between groups, with the lowest CFU/mL observed among patients disinfected with Chlorohexidine. Phlebitis was only noted in the alcohol group. No reactions were observed from patients who were disinfected with povidone iodine and chlorohexidine.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>CONCLUSIONS</strong>: Single application of Chlorhexidine is the optimal method to be used as antisepsis prior to procedures like venipuncture. However, the use of povidone iodine plus 70% isopropyl alcohol also has comparable effect to Chlorhexidine.</p>

Microfluidic Spinning of the Fibrous Alginate Scaffolds for Modulation of the Degradation Profile

In tissue engineering, alginate has been an attractive material due to its biocompatibility and ability to form hydrogels, unless its uncontrollable degradation could be an undesirable feature. Here, we developed a simple and easy method to tune the degradation profile of the fibrous alginate scaffolds by the microfluidic wet spinning techniques, according with the use of isopropyl alcohol for dense packing of alginate chains in the microfiber production and the increase of crosslinking with Ca²⁺ ion. The degradation profiling was analyzed by mass losses, swelling ratios, and also observation of the morphologic changes. The results demonstrated that high packing density might be provided by self-aggregation of polymer chains through high dipole interactions between sheath and core fluids and that the increase of crosslinking rates could make degradation of alginate scaffold controllable. We suggest that the tunable degradation of the alginate fibrous scaffolds may expand its utilities for biomedical applications such as drug delivery, in vitro cell culture, wound healing, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.

Comparison of disinfective power according to application order of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 10% povidone-iodine / 대한마취과학회지

BACKGROUND: Many disinfectants have been used clinically in both single and combination applications, but there have been few studies on disinfective power according to sterilization sequence when using a combination of disinfectants. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the disinfective power of a combination of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 10% povidone-iodine (PVP-I) according to sterilization sequence. METHODS: Two hundred healthy volunteers were recruited. Subjects were disinfected with a combination of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 10% PVP-I on both forearms, in varying sequence. The AP group included disinfections on the left forearm with isopropyl alcohol first followed by 10% PVP-I, while the PA group included disinfections on the right forearm with same disinfectants in reverse order. Skin cultures were obtained using cotton swabs 3 min after application of each disinfectant, and then were inoculated on blood agar plates for bacterial culture. Cultures were incubated at 37degrees C under aerobic conditions for 48 hours. RESULTS: There was no significant difference in the number of positive cultures after the 1st disinfection (AP, 45; PA, 36, P = 0.262) or the 2nd disinfection (AP, 6; PA, 13, P = 0.157), suggesting that there is no relationship between disinfective power and the sequence of the disinfectants used. The number of positive cultures significantly decreased after the 2nd disinfection (P < 0.01), however. CONCLUSIONS: There was no significant difference in disinfective power according to sterilization sequence with 70% isopropyl alcohol and 10% PVP-I in healthy volunteers. The combination of 70% isopropyl alcohol and 10% PVP-I was more effective than disinfection with a single agent regardless of sterilization sequence.

Avaliação da eficácia da desinfecção de instrumentos usados durante o período transoperatório do tratamento endodôntico / Evaluation of the desinfection efficacy of instruments used during the transoperatory period in endodontic treatment

Esta investigação objetivou a eficácia antimicrobiana de agentes desinfetantes utilizados na desinfecção dos instrumentos endodônticos, durante o período transoperatório do tratamento endodôntico. A atividade antimicrobiana dos desinfetantes álcool isopropílico, acetona e ácido peracético (PAA) foi avaliada sobre microrganismos planctônicos através de teste de contato (time kill assay), utilizando inóculo de 9,9 X 109 a 1,2 X 1012 unidades formadoras de colônia (UFC) e por determinação da concentração bactericida mínima (CBM), usando inóculo de aproximadamente 106 UFC. Os agentes químicos também foram avaliados sobre Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) ATCC 29212 cultivada em matriz de dentina (ex vivo) visando a formação de biofilme. O biofilme (organismos sésseis) microbiano foi removido com limas tipo Kerr (LK), até as lâminas estarem visualmente preenchidas. As LK contaminadas foram usadas como carreadores (logo após a contaminação ou secas dentro de uma câmara de fluxo laminar por 10 minutos). As LK carreadoras foram imersas em álcool isopropílico ou acetona ambos a 80%, ou em Ácido peracético 2%, por 30 ou 60 segundos. As limas foram posteriormente colocadas em tubos de ensaio contendo caldo Enterococcosel para observar o crescimento dos enterococos viáveis. Depois, os experimentos in vivo foram realizados com LK contaminadas por material necrótico pulpar da região cervical de dentes indicados para tratamento endodôntico. As LK contaminadas foram imersas, por 30 ou 60 segundos, em 80% de acetona ou 80% de álcool isopropílico ou 2% de PAA. As limas foram então inoculadas em tubos de ensaio contendo meio tioglicolato. Os organismos que cresceram, foram identificados após o tratamento com PAA. A corrosão mediada pelos agentes químicos também foi testada, após a incubação de LK de aço inoxidável e de NiTi por 60 minutos, medindo o peso das LK antes e depois da imersão e por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Todos os agentes ...

This investigation aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of disinfectant agents used to maintain the disinfection of endodontic instruments during the transoperatory period in endodontic treatment. The antimicrobial activity of disinfectants isopropyl alcohol, acetone and peracetic acid were evaluated upon planktonic micro-organisms by time kill assay (contact test) using inoculums from 9,9 X 109 to 1,2 X 1012 colony forming units (CFU) and determination of minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC), using inoculums of 106 CFU. Chemical agents were also evaluated upon Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) ATCC 29212 strain grown on matrix dentin (ex vivo) for biofilm formation. Biofilm (sessile organisms) were removed with Kerr files until the blades were visually filled and contaminated K files used as carriers (shortly after contamination or dried inside a flow chamber for 10 minutes). K files carriers were immersed in 80% isopropyl alcohol, 80% acetone or in 2% peracetic acid for 30 or 60 seconds. The files were subsequently dispensed into test tubes containing Enterococcosel broth to observe the growth of viable enterococci. Thereafter, in vivo experiments were performed with K files contaminated with pulp necrotic material from cervical region of teeth indicated to endodontic treatment. The contaminated K files were immersed for 30 or 60 seconds in 80% acetone, 80% isopropyl alcohol and 2% peracetic acid. The files were then inoculated into test tubes containing tioglycolate medium. The organisms that grew after peracetic acid treatment were identified. The corrosion mediated by the chemical agents was also tested after incubation of stainless steel and NiTi K files for 60 minutes, by measuring the weight of K-files before and after immersion, and by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). All chemical agents were capable to eliminate or reduce bacterial viability of planktonic Gram-negative and Gram-positive species, though the activity ...

Avaliação da eficácia da desinfecção de instrumentos usados durante o período transoperatório do tratamento endodôntico / Evaluation of the desinfection efficacy of instruments used during the transoperatory period in endodontic treatment

Esta investigação objetivou a eficácia antimicrobiana de agentes desinfetantes utilizados na desinfecção dos instrumentos endodônticos, durante o período transoperatório do tratamento endodôntico. A atividade antimicrobiana dos desinfetantes álcool isopropílico, acetona e ácido peracético (PAA) foi avaliada sobre microrganismos planctônicos através de teste de contato (time kill assay), utilizando inóculo de 9,9 X 109 a 1,2 X 1012 unidades formadoras de colônia (UFC) e por determinação da concentração bactericida mínima (CBM), usando inóculo de aproximadamente 106 UFC. Os agentes químicos também foram avaliados sobre Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) ATCC 29212 cultivada em matriz de dentina (ex vivo) visando a formação de biofilme. O biofilme (organismos sésseis) microbiano foi removido com limas tipo Kerr (LK), até as lâminas estarem visualmente preenchidas. As LK contaminadas foram usadas como carreadores (logo após a contaminação ou secas dentro de uma câmara de fluxo laminar por 10 minutos). As LK carreadoras foram imersas em álcool isopropílico ou acetona ambos a 80%, ou em Ácido peracético 2%, por 30 ou 60 segundos. As limas foram posteriormente colocadas em tubos de ensaio contendo caldo Enterococcosel para observar o crescimento dos enterococos viáveis. Depois, os experimentos in vivo foram realizados com LK contaminadas por material necrótico pulpar da região cervical de dentes indicados para tratamento endodôntico. As LK contaminadas foram imersas, por 30 ou 60 segundos, em 80% de acetona ou 80% de álcool isopropílico ou 2% de PAA. As limas foram então inoculadas em tubos de ensaio contendo meio tioglicolato. Os organismos que cresceram, foram identificados após o tratamento com PAA. A corrosão mediada pelos agentes químicos também foi testada, após a incubação de LK de aço inoxidável e de NiTi por 60 minutos, medindo o peso das LK antes e depois da imersão e por microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV). Todos os agentes ...

This investigation aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of disinfectant agents used to maintain the disinfection of endodontic instruments during the transoperatory period in endodontic treatment. The antimicrobial activity of disinfectants isopropyl alcohol, acetone and peracetic acid were evaluated upon planktonic micro-organisms by time kill assay (contact test) using inoculums from 9,9 X 109 to 1,2 X 1012 colony forming units (CFU) and determination of minimal bactericidal concentration (MBC), using inoculums of 106 CFU. Chemical agents were also evaluated upon Enterococcus faecalis (E. faecalis) ATCC 29212 strain grown on matrix dentin (ex vivo) for biofilm formation. Biofilm (sessile organisms) were removed with Kerr files until the blades were visually filled and contaminated K files used as carriers (shortly after contamination or dried inside a flow chamber for 10 minutes). K files carriers were immersed in 80% isopropyl alcohol, 80% acetone or in 2% peracetic acid for 30 or 60 seconds. The files were subsequently dispensed into test tubes containing Enterococcosel broth to observe the growth of viable enterococci. Thereafter, in vivo experiments were performed with K files contaminated with pulp necrotic material from cervical region of teeth indicated to endodontic treatment. The contaminated K files were immersed for 30 or 60 seconds in 80% acetone, 80% isopropyl alcohol and 2% peracetic acid. The files were then inoculated into test tubes containing tioglycolate medium. The organisms that grew after peracetic acid treatment were identified. The corrosion mediated by the chemical agents was also tested after incubation of stainless steel and NiTi K files for 60 minutes, by measuring the weight of K-files before and after immersion, and by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). All chemical agents were capable to eliminate or reduce bacterial viability of planktonic Gram-negative and Gram-positive species, though the activity ...

Acquired Dyschromatopsia among Workers Exposed to Acetone and Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) / 대한산업의학회지

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to examine the correlation between exposure to acetone and isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and the acquisition dyschromatopsia. METHODS: A study was performed on exposure group of 116 people exposed to and a group of 36 people not exposed to organic solvents were selected and examined. Their smoking and alcohol habits, symptoms, and exposure history were surveyed through questionnaires and interviews. Then dyschromatopsia was evaluated with the Lanthony D-15 d test in a room with standardized intensity of illumination. RESULTS: The statistical prevalence of dyschromatopsia was significantly higher in the exposed group (30.2%) compared to that found in the control group (19.4%). Out of the 116 subjects in the exposed group, 30 people had acquired dyschromatopsia (25.86%). The variables affecting the color confusion index, such as age, exposure, and the duration of exposure, were statistically significant variables. CONCLUSIONS: He prevalence of dyschromatopsia was found to be not significantly higher in the group with exposure to organic solvents compared to that found in the control group. In addition, a statistically significant correlation was found between exposure to organic solvents and the color confusion index.

Allergic Contact Dermatitis Caused by Pigosept(R) Swabs / 대한피부과학회지

Pigosept(R) is a prepackaged antiseptic swab for disinfection before blood sampling and intravenous injection. Tego(R) and isopropyl alcohol are the main components of Pigosept(R) swabs. Although Tego(R) has been reported as a common cause of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD), ACD from isopropyl alcohol is rare. We herein report a case of ACD caused by two components of Pigosept(R), Tego(R) and isopropyl alcohol, in a 50-year-old woman. This case demonstrates that dermatologists should be alert to the possibility of ACD due to isopropyl alcohol as well as Tego(R) in some prepackaged disinfectants such as Pigosept(R).