Evaluation of procedures for decontaminating ultrasound probes

作者：Hayashi Shunji^*; Koibuchi Harumi; Taniguchi Nobuyuki; Hirai Yoshikazu

来源：Journal of Medical Ultrasonics, 2012, 39(1): 11-14.

DOI：10.1007/s10396-011-0332-9

• Ultrasound probe
• Bacterial transmission
• Nosocomial infection
• Paper towel
• Ethanol

To determine suitable procedures for decontaminating ultrasound probes. %26lt;br%26gt;We investigated bacterial transmission via ultrasound probes that were not wiped, wiped with a plain paper towel, or wiped with an ethanol-soaked paper towel. %26lt;br%26gt;The 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. %26lt;br%26gt;Improperly 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.

• 出版日期2012-1