Study on a New Ultraviolet Sterilizer to the Surface Disinfection of the Ultrasound Probe / 生物医学与环境科学(英文)
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences
;
(12): 163-167, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-772247
ABSTRACT
We studied the disinfection effect of a new ultraviolet (UV) sterilizer and its utilization on ultrasound probe surfaces. Carrier quantitative germicidal tests, simulated on-the-spot trials, and organic substance influence tests were used to carry out experimental observation. Artificially infected probes were disinfected using the sterilizer or a germicidal lamp for comparison. The total number and types of bacteria were determined and identified. Our results demonstrated the sterilizer had the best disinfection effect among three different disinfection methods in hospital. The sterilizer has been used in a hospital setting for 2 years with no notable damage to the ultrasound probe instrument. It has the advantages of fast disinfection, high disinfection effect, and good compatibility with the ultrasound instrument, worthy of being a promoted application in medical institutions.
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Main subject:
Surface Properties
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Bacterial Infections
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Ultraviolet Rays
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Colony Count, Microbial
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Sterilization
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Disinfection
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Cross Infection
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Equipment Contamination
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Ultrasonography
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Methods
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Biomedical and Environmental Sciences
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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