32 results on '"Laryngoscopes microbiology"'
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2. The Effectiveness of Ultraviolet Smart D60 in Reducing Contamination of Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopes.
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Ezeh UC, Achlatis E, Crosby T, Kwak PE, Phillips MS, and Amin MR
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- Humans, Glutaral, Detergents, Disinfection methods, o-Phthalaldehyde, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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Objective: To compare the effectiveness of disinfection protocols utilizing a ultraviolet (UV) Smart D60 light system with Impelux™ technology with a standard Cidex ortho-phthalaldehyde (OPA) disinfection protocol for cleaning flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopes (FFLs)., Methods: Two hundred FFLs were tested for bacterial contamination after routine use, and another 200 FFLs were tested after disinfection with one of four methods: enzymatic detergent plus Cidex OPA (standard), enzymatic detergent plus UV Smart D60, microfiber cloth plus UV Smart D60, and nonsterile wipe plus UV Smart D60. Pre- and post-disinfection microbial burden levels and positive culture rates were compared using Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA and Fisher's two-sided exact, respectively., Results: After routine use, approximately 56% (112/200) of FFLs were contaminated, with an average contamination level of 9,973.7 ± 70,136.3 CFU/mL. The standard reprocessing method showed no positive cultures. The enzymatic plus UV, microfiber plus UV, and nonsterile wipe plus UV methods yielded contamination rates of 4% (2/50), 6% (3/50), and 12% (6/50), respectively, with no significant differences among the treatment groups (p > 0.05). The pre-disinfection microbial burden levels decreased significantly after each disinfection technique (p < 0.001). The average microbial burden recovered after enzymatic plus UV, microfiber plus UV, and nonsterile wipe plus UV were 0.40 CFU/mL ± 2, 0.60 CFU/mL ± 2.4, and 12.2 CFU/mL ± 69.5, respectively, with no significant difference among the treatment groups (p > 0.05). Micrococcus species (53.8%) were most frequently isolated, and no high-concern organisms were recovered., Conclusion: Disinfection protocols utilizing UV Smart D60 were as effective as the standard chemical disinfection protocol using Cidex OPA., Level of Evidence: NA Laryngoscope, 133:3512-3519, 2023., (© 2023 The Authors. The Laryngoscope published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc.)
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- 2023
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3. A Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Analysis of Upper Aerodigestive Endoscopy Contamination: Is Flexible Laryngoscopy Different?
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Jiang R, Kasle DA, Alzahrani F, Kohli N, and Lerner MZ
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- Cross-Sectional Studies, Databases, Factual, Humans, Retrospective Studies, United States, Bronchoscopes microbiology, Duodenoscopes microbiology, Equipment Contamination statistics & numerical data, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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Objectives/hypothesis: Several recent studies have observed a high incidence of duodenoscope microbial contamination and an association of contamination with healthcare-acquired infections. This study sought to quantify nasopharyngoscope microbial contamination relative to that of other endoscope categories and characterize the manufacturers, outcomes, and microbial profiles associated with these cases., Study Design: Retrospective, cross-sectional study., Methods: A total of 3,865 adverse events were collected from 2013 to 2019 using the US Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience database. The fraction of total device failures associated with contamination was quantified for nasopharyngoscopes, bronchoscopes, duodenoscopes, and gastroscopes. Odds ratios of nasopharyngoscope contamination compared to that of bronchoscopes, duodenoscopes, or gastroscopes were calculated, and significance was assessed by χ
2 analysis. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used for nonparametric testing of significance., Results: Nasopharyngoscope device failures were reported at an incidence of 0.646 per month; 34.1% involved contamination, comparable to the frequency observed for bronchoscopes (23.4%, P = .118), duodenoscopes (29.2%, P = .493), and gastroscopes (45.3%, P = .178). The frequency of device contamination was observed to be significantly higher for a particular endoscope manufacturer regardless of endoscope category (Kruskal-Wallis P = .021). In instances of contamination, nasopharyngoscopes were significantly less associated with patient harm or death than bronchoscope (odds ratio [OR] = 10.2) and duodenoscope (OR = 4.81) cases., Conclusions: Although the rates of contamination were comparable across all endoscope categories, nasopharyngoscope contamination was less commonly associated with patient harm or death. In an era of rising healthcare costs, determining adequate disinfection standards for nasopharyngoscopes and their impact on patient safety is crucial., Level of Evidence: NA Laryngoscope, 131:598-605, 2021., (© 2020 The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc.)- Published
- 2021
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4. Contamination and Disinfection of Rigid Laryngoscopes: A Literature Review.
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Van Wicklin SA
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- Disinfection instrumentation, Disinfection trends, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Humans, Laryngoscopes adverse effects, Cross Infection prevention & control, Disinfection methods, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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This article reviews current literature about the contamination of laryngoscope blades and handles, disinfection practices for laryngoscope blades and handles, and environmental effects and costs of reusable and single-use laryngoscopes. This review shows that inadequately processed rigid laryngoscopes may have the ability to transmit infections to patients and health care personnel. Although the laryngoscope handle has been considered a noncritical item that contacts only intact skin, health care team members should consider both the laryngoscope blade and handle as semicritical items and process them by high-level disinfection (HLD) or steam sterilization according to manufacturer's instructions. The fewest environmental effects occur when a reusable stainless-steel laryngoscope is processed by HLD. Laryngoscope costs are lower for processing reusable laryngoscope handles and blades by HLD and highest for single-use laryngoscopes. Evidence-based guidelines are needed to specify and standardize best practices for processing rigid laryngoscopes., (© AORN, Inc, 2019.)
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- 2019
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5. Bacterial Contamination and Disinfection Status of Laryngoscopes Stored in Emergency Crash Carts.
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Choi JH, Cho YS, Lee JW, Shin HB, and Lee IK
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- Cross Infection prevention & control, Humans, Prospective Studies, Republic of Korea, Tertiary Care Centers, Disinfection methods, Hospital Rapid Response Team, Intubation, Intratracheal instrumentation, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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Objectives: To identify bacterial contamination rates of laryngoscope blades and handles stored in emergency crash carts by hospital and area according to the frequency of intubation attempts., Methods: One hundred forty-eight handles and 71 blades deemed ready for patient use from two tertiary hospitals were sampled with sterile swabs using a standardized rolling technique. Samples were considered negative (not contaminated) if no colonies were present on the blood agar plate after an 18-hour incubation period. Samples were stratified by hospital and according to the frequency of intubation attempts (10 attempts per year) using the χ2-test and Fisher exact test., Results: One or more species of bacteria were isolated from 4 (5.6%) handle tops, 20 (28.2%) handles with knurled surfaces, and 27 (18.2%) blades. No significant differences were found in microbial contamination levels on the handle tops and blades between the two hospitals and two areas according to the frequency of intubation attempts. However, significant differences were found between the two hospitals and two areas in the level of microbial contamination on the handles with knurled surfaces (p<0.05)., Conclusions: Protocols and policies must be reviewed to standardize procedures to clean and disinfect laryngoscope blades and handles; handles should be re-designed to eliminate points of contact with the blade; and single-use, one-piece laryngoscopes should be introduced.
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- 2017
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6. Laryngoscopes: Evaluation of microbial load of blades.
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Negri de Sousa AC, Vilas Boas VA, Levy CE, and Pedreira de Freitas MI
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- Bacteria classification, Cross-Sectional Studies, Disinfection methods, Equipment Contamination, Fungi classification, Hospitals, University, Humans, Patient Safety, Risk Assessment, Bacteria isolation & purification, Bacterial Load, Colony Count, Microbial, Fungi isolation & purification, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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Background: Laryngoscope blades were analyzed, and the presence of blood, bodily fluids, and microorganisms was verified, indicating their potential as a source of cross contamination during clinical usage. The way in which the blades are cleaned and disinfected in daily practice may place the patient and health care team at risk. The aim of this study was to determine the bacterial and fungal load on this equipment., Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 83 laryngoscope blades, ready for use, were analyzed for their bacterial and fungal load at 2 university hospitals., Results: The microbiologic analysis revealed the presence of microorganisms in 76.2% of cases at institution 1 and 92.7% of cases at institution 2, with microbial loads >10(1) colony forming units in 31.2% and 44.7% of cases, respectively. At both institutions, potentially pathogenic microorganisms were found, including Candida sp, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus agalactiae, extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Klebsiella pneumoniae, multiresistant Acinetobacter baumannii, Pantoea sp, Enterobacter gergoviae, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis., Conclusions: These results indicate that the use of laryngoscope blades at these 2 institutions present a potential risk. Based on these findings, action needs to be taken so a higher level of safety can be offered to patients and health care professionals who have direct contact with this equipment., (Copyright © 2015 Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- 2016
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7. A New Approach to Pathogen Containment in the Operating Room: Sheathing the Laryngoscope After Intubation.
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Birnbach DJ, Rosen LF, Fitzpatrick M, Carling P, Arheart KL, and Munoz-Price LS
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- Anesthesiology education, Anesthesiology methods, Containment of Biohazards methods, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Female, Humans, Internship and Residency methods, Internship and Residency standards, Intubation, Intratracheal methods, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Male, Operating Rooms methods, Anesthesiology standards, Containment of Biohazards standards, Gloves, Surgical standards, Intubation, Intratracheal standards, Laryngoscopes standards, Operating Rooms standards
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Background: Anesthesiologists may contribute to postoperative infections by means of the transmission of blood and pathogens to the patient and the environment in the operating room (OR). Our primary aims were to determine whether contamination of the IV hub, the anesthesia work area, and the patient could be reduced after induction of anesthesia by removing the risk associated with contaminants on the laryngoscope handle and blade. Therefore, we conducted a study in a simulated OR where some of the participants sheathed the laryngoscope handle and blade in a glove immediately after it was used to perform an endotracheal intubation., Methods: Forty-five anesthesiology residents (postgraduate year 2-4) were enrolled in a study consisting of identical simulation sessions. On entry to the simulated OR, the residents were asked to perform an anesthetic, including induction and endotracheal intubation timed to approximately 6 minutes. Of the 45 simulation sessions, 15 were with a control group conducted with the intubating resident wearing single gloves, 15 with the intubating resident using double gloves with the outer pair removed and discarded after verified intubation, and 15 wearing double gloves and sheathing the laryngoscope in one of the outer gloves after intubation. Before the start of the scenario, the lips and inside of the mouth of the mannequin were coated with a fluorescent marking gel. After each of the 45 simulations, an observer examined the OR using an ultraviolet light to determine the presence of fluorescence on 25 sites: 7 on the patient and 18 in the anesthesia environment., Results: Of the 7 sites on the patient, ultraviolet light detected contamination on an average of 5.7 (95% confidence interval, 4.4-7.2) sites under the single-glove condition, 2.1 (1.5-3.1) sites with double gloves, and 0.4 (0.2-1.0) sites with double gloves with sheathing. All 3 conditions were significantly different from one another at P < 0.001. Of the 18 environmental sites, ultraviolet light detected fluorescence on an average of 13.2 (95% confidence interval, 11.3-15.6) sites under the single-glove condition, 3.5 (2.6-4.7) with double gloves, and 0.5 (0.2-1.0) with double gloves with sheathing. Again, all 3 conditions were significantly different from one another at P < 0.001., Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that when an anesthesiologist in a simulated OR sheaths the laryngoscope immediately after endotracheal intubation, contamination of the IV hub, patient, and intraoperative environment is significantly reduced.
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- 2015
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8. Microbiological sampling of the forgotten components of a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscope: what lessons can we learn?
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Bhatt JM, Peterson EM, and Verma SP
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- Disinfectants, Disinfection methods, Equipment Design, Glutaral, Humans, Equipment Contamination statistics & numerical data, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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The effectiveness of a Cidex-based decontamination protocol was analyzed for its effectiveness in cleaning various components of a flexible fiberoptic laryngoscope (FFL), including the handle, eyepiece, and detachable light cable. A random microbiological sampling and aerobic bacterial culture analysis of 6 FFL eyepieces, 6 FFL driver handles, and 5 light cables prior to patient use was performed. Of 17 samples collected, 7 (41%) were contaminated with bacterial organisms. Organisms recovered represented both environmental organisms from skin and oral flora origin. This study demonstrates that potential contaminants may be present on FFL eyepieces and light cables, which are commonly overlooked in the cleaning protocols of a standard otolaryngology clinic.
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- 2014
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9. Laryngoscope blades and handles as sources of cross-infection: an integrative review.
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Negri de Sousa AC, Levy CE, and Freitas MI
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- Disinfection standards, Guidelines as Topic, Humans, Cross Infection, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Laryngoscopy adverse effects
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The lack of standardization of efficient procedures to clean and disinfect laryngoscope blades and handles, which may be important sources of infection during their clinical use, has been reported previously, revealing contamination with blood, body fluids and micro-organisms. This paper aimed to evaluate the evidence available in the literature regarding the risk of laryngoscope blades and handles as a source of patient contamination. An integrative review of the literature was performed using databases such as Medline, LILACS, SciELO, Cochrane Library, BDENF and PubMed, and keywords in Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). The sample comprised 20 articles published between 1994 and 2012. The studies demonstrated risk of cross-infection and no consensus in current guidelines regarding cleaning and disinfection of this equipment. It was concluded that there are important gaps to be filled and urgent investigations required in order to facilitate standardization of efficient procedures to clean and disinfect laryngoscope blades and handles, and in turn to reduce the potential risk to which the patient and/or health team is exposed., (Copyright © 2012 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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- 2013
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10. High level disinfection of flexible nasopharyngoscopes, videolaryngoscopes, and rigid nasal endoscopes: an evidence-based approach.
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Dawson CJ, Werling T, and Farrington M
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S., Fiber Optic Technology, Guideline Adherence, Humans, United States, Cross Infection prevention & control, Disinfection standards, Endoscopes microbiology, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Evidence-Based Practice, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Practice Guidelines as Topic
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In 2008, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued new guidelines for the cleaning of nasopharyngoscope (flexible fiberoptic), videolaryngoscopes, and rigid nasal endoscopes (Rutala et al., 2008). The guidelines outlined the basic process steps and requirements including staff training, competency testing, approved products, personal protective equipment, and appropriate storage. To date, published occurrences of pathogen transmission related to procedures requiring the use of a scope have been associated with failure to follow established cleaning and disinfection guidelines or use of defective equipment (Rutala, 2011). The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC) established a multi-disciplinary team to review and revise the current policy and to generate implementation recommendations. The team used a systematic evidence-based approach to initiate the changes in practice. The initial project focus was in the Otolaryngology Department due to high scope usage in that patient care area.
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- 2013
11. Bacterial contamination of re-usable laryngoscope blades during the course of daily anaesthetic practice.
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Lowman W, Venter L, and Scribante J
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- Cross Infection prevention & control, Humans, Infection Control methods, Prospective Studies, South Africa, Anesthesia, Bacteria isolation & purification, Cross Infection microbiology, Equipment Contamination, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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Background and Objectives: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are largely preventable through risk analysis and modification of practice. Anaesthetic practice plays a limited role in the prevention of HAIs, although laryngoscope use and decontamination is an area of concern. We aimed to assess the level of microbial contamination of re-usable laryngoscope blades at a public hospital in South Africa., Setting: The theatre complex of a secondary-level public hospital in Johannesburg., Methods: Blades from two different theatres were sampled twice daily, using a standardised technique, over a 2-week period. Samples were quantitatively assessed for microbial contamination, and stratified by area on blade, theatre and time using Fisher's exact test., Results: A contamination rate of 57.3% (63/110) was found, with high-level contamination accounting for 22.2% of these. Common commensals were the most frequently isolated micro-organisms (79.1%), but important hospital pathogens such as Enterobacter species and Acinetobacter baumannii were isolated from blades with high-level contamination. No significant difference in the level of microbial contamination by area on blade, theatre or time was found (p<0.05)., Conclusions: A combination of sub-optimal decontamination and improper handling of laryngoscopes after decontamination results in significant microbial contamination of re-usable laryngoscope blades. There is an urgent need to review protocols and policies surrounding the use of these blades.
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- 2013
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12. Infection control practices of laryngoscope blades: a review of the literature.
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Machan MD
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- Humans, Cross Infection prevention & control, Equipment Reuse, Infection Control methods, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Nurse Anesthetists
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Current procedures for cleaning anesthesia airway equipment as assessed by the presence of visible and occult blood on laryngoscope blades and handles as labeled "ready for patient use" has been reported to be ineffective. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the hepatitis B virus (HBV) are 2 commonly seen pathogens that frequently are found in the healthcare setting. It has been shown that HBV can survive on a dry surface for at least 7 days and both HIV and HBV are transmitted via blood. The potential for cross-contamination from airway equipment to patient has been shown in several studies. To prevent further potential infections, it should be ascertained why anesthesia providers are not all using disposable laryngoscope blades. The purpose of this literature review is to determine the use and infection control practices of disposable laryngoscope blades. Their frequency of use, their evaluation of ease of use, and any complications encountered when using the disposable blade are reviewed, as well as the perceptions of anesthesia providers regarding disposable laryngoscope blades.
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- 2012
13. Disinfection of flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopes after in vitro contamination with Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans.
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Chang D, Florea A, Rowe M, and Seiberling KA
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- Candida albicans, Fiber Optic Technology, Humans, Iatrogenic Disease prevention & control, Staphylococcus aureus, 2-Propanol pharmacology, Disinfection methods, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Glutaral pharmacology, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Soaps pharmacology
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Objective: To determine the efficacy of various cleaning and disinfective methods in reducing bacterial and fungal load on flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopes (FFLs)., Design: In vitro model., Subjects: Flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopes contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans., Interventions: Contamination with S aureus and C albicans was separately induced on FFLs, which were then disinfected with different protocols: 20-, 15-, 10-, and 5-minute soaks in ortho-phthalaldehyde (Cidex OPA; Johnson & Johnson) with or without presoaking in an enzymatic soap solution for 5 minutes; an isolated 5-minute soak in an enzymatic soap solution; a 30-second wipe with antibacterial soap and water; a 30-second wipe with isopropyl alcohol; a 30-second wipe with antibacterial soap, followed by a 30-second scrub with isopropyl alcohol; and a 30-second wipe with germicidal cloth, all accompanied by previous rinsing with 30 seconds of running tap water., Results: All protocols except the isolated 5-minute soak in enzymatic soap solution were successful in completely disinfecting the FFLs after experimental contamination with S aureus or C albicans., Conclusion: Various different cleaning methods appeared to properly disinfect FFLs after inoculation with S aureus and C albicans in an in vitro model.
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- 2012
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14. What's needed for reprocessing, storage of laryngoscope blades?
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Rosing J
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- Cross Infection prevention & control, Equipment Reuse standards, Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Surgery Department, Hospital, United States, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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- 2011
15. Contamination of laryngoscope handles.
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Williams D, Dingley J, Jones C, and Berry N
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- Blood Stains, Colony Count, Microbial, Humans, Bacteria classification, Bacteria isolation & purification, Equipment Contamination, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Operating Rooms
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Despite use of sterile or disposable laryngoscope blades for each patient, disinfection of laryngoscope handles does not routinely occur, and these devices present a potential route of transmission of pathogens between patients and staff. A total of 192 specimens from 64 laryngoscope handles deemed 'ready for patient use' in the anaesthetic rooms of 32 operating theatres were semiquantitatively assessed for bacterial contamination. A further 116 specimens from 58 of the handles were tested for occult blood contamination. One or more species of bacteria were isolated from 55 (86%) of the handles, and included organisms such as enterococci, meticillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella and acinetobacter. Cultures did not yield any anaerobes, fungi, meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, vancomycin-resistant enterococci or multiply-resistant Gram-negative bacilli. No occult blood contamination was demonstrated. Although the majority of organisms isolated were not pathogenic, their presence indicates the potential for transmission of pathogens from laryngoscope handles. Strategies to address contamination of handles include revision of procedures for disinfection and storage prior to use, introduction of disposable handles or sheaths, and re-design of handles to eliminate knurled surfaces and contact points.
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- 2010
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16. Nosocomial contamination of laryngoscope handles: challenging current guidelines.
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Call TR, Auerbach FJ, Riddell SW, Kiska DL, Thongrod SC, Tham SW, and Nussmeier NA
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- Adult, Aged, Cross Infection prevention & control, Culture Media, Enterococcus drug effects, Female, Gram-Positive Rods drug effects, Guidelines as Topic, Humans, Laryngoscopes standards, Male, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus drug effects, Middle Aged, Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction, Vancomycin Resistance, Viruses chemistry, Young Adult, Cross Infection microbiology, Decontamination standards, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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Background: Laryngoscope blades are often cleaned between cases according to well-defined protocols. However, despite evidence that laryngoscope handles could be a source of nosocomial infection, neither our institution nor the American Society of Anesthesiologists has any specific guidelines for handle disinfection. We hypothesized that laryngoscope handles may be sufficiently contaminated with bacteria and viruses to justify the implementation of new handle-cleaning protocols., Methods: Sixty laryngoscope handles from the adult operating rooms were sampled with premoistened sterile swabs. Collection was performed between cases, in operating rooms hosting a broad variety of subspecialty procedures, after the room and equipment had been thoroughly cleaned for the subsequent case. Samples from 40 handles were sent for aerobic bacterial culture, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was performed for significant isolates. Samples from 20 handles were examined for viral contamination using a polymerase chain reaction assay that detects 17 respiratory viruses., Results: Of the 40 samples sent for culture, 30 (75%) were positive for bacterial contamination. Of these positive cultures, 25 (62.5%) yielded coagulase-negative staphylococci, seven (17.5%) Bacillusspp. not anthracis, three (7.5%) alpha-hemolytic Streptococcusspp., and one each (2.5%) of Enterococcusspp., Staphylococcus aureus(S. aureus), and Corynebacteriumspp. No vancomycin-resistant enterococci, methicillin-resistant S. aureus, or Gram-negative rods were detected. All viral tests were negative., Conclusion: We found a high incidence of bacterial contamination of laryngoscope handles despite low-level disinfection. However, no vancomycin-resistant enterococci, methicillin-resistant S. aureus, Gram-negative rods, or respiratory viruses were detected. Our results support adoption of guidelines that include, at a minimum, mandatory low-level disinfection of laryngoscope handles after each patient use.
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- 2009
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17. Profile of anesthetic infection control in Taiwan: a questionnaire report.
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Or RC, Hsieh TK, Lan KM, Kang FC, Chen YH, and So EC
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- Anesthesiology instrumentation, Attitude of Health Personnel, Fiber Optic Technology instrumentation, Gloves, Protective statistics & numerical data, Hand Disinfection, Humans, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Nurse Anesthetists, Surveys and Questionnaires, Taiwan, Disinfection methods, Guideline Adherence statistics & numerical data, Hygiene, Infection Control methods
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Study Objective: To evaluate compliance of anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists with personal hygiene and anesthetic equipment disinfection procedures in Taiwan., Design: Survey instrument., Setting: Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists working in medical and non-medical centers in Taiwan., Participants: 81 anesthesiologists and 181 nurse anesthetists working in medical and non-medical centers., Measurements and Main Results: Questionnaires were sent to 500 anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in Taiwan. Two hundred sixty-two (52%) completed questionnaires (127 from medical centers and 135 from non-medical centers). Completed questionnaires were divided into two groups: those from medical centers (Group A) and those from non-medical centers (Group B). There was no significant difference in personal hygienic practices (wearing gloves and washing hands) between Groups A and B. There were significant differences between anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists in wearing gloves (65.3% vs. 82%; P = 0.001) and hand washing (52.6% vs. 70.4%; P = 0.003). Medical center anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists performed better than their non-medical-center counterparts when using disinfection procedures and disinfectants for laryngoscope blades and the cleaning of fiberscopes., Conclusions: Teaching programs should include anesthesia infection control in the curriculum for anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists.
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- 2009
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18. Reassessment of the risk of healthcare-acquired infection during rigid laryngoscopy.
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Muscarella LF
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- Cross Infection microbiology, Cross Infection transmission, Humans, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Risk Factors, Cross Infection prevention & control, Laryngoscopes standards, Sterilization methods, Sterilization standards
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Inadequate reprocessing of rigid laryngoscopes has been linked to nosocomial outbreaks with associated morbidity and mortality. Last year an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a neonatal intensive care unit was responsible for multiple infections and colonisations, and at least two infant deaths. An investigation of this outbreak identified contaminated rigid laryngoscopes as its source, demonstrating that inadequate reprocessing of rigid laryngoscopes remains a current public health concern. This article revisits and reassesses the risk of healthcare-acquired infection during rigid laryngoscopy and establishes the minimum reprocessing requirements for blades and handles of rigid laryngoscopes. Several potential risk factors for microbial transmission are identified and discussed, including the publication of inconsistent reprocessing guidelines for rigid laryngoscopes. Concern about guidelines that recommend low-level or intermediate-level disinfection of rigid laryngoscopes is expressed. The use of a sterile disposable sheath to cover the rigid laryngoscope and minimise the risk of contamination is also discussed. Regardless of whether a sheath is used during the procedure, thorough cleaning followed by high-level disinfection and drying of the instrument is recommended to prevent microbial transmission.
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- 2008
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19. Laryngoscope handles in a medical intensive care unit: the level of bacterial and occult blood contamination.
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Qureshi T, Barbut F, Pernet P, Neyme D, Maury E, and Offenstadt G
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- Colony Count, Microbial, Fomites, France, Hospitals, Teaching, Humans, Sentinel Surveillance, Equipment Contamination, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Occult Blood
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- 2008
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20. Prevention of disease transmission during flexible laryngoscopy.
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Muscarella LF
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- Anti-Infective Agents therapeutic use, Cross Infection prevention & control, Decontamination methods, Disinfectants therapeutic use, Humans, Laryngoscopy adverse effects, Disinfection methods, Infection Control methods, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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The medical literature was reviewed to evaluate the risk of disease transmission and nosocomial infection associated with flexible laryngoscopes. These instruments have been reported to be contaminated with blood, body fluids, organic debris, and potentially pathogenic microorganisms during routine clinical use. Failure to reprocess properly a flexible laryngoscope may, therefore, result in patient-to-patient disease transmission. Different types of biocidal agents, including 70% isopropyl alcohol, quaternary ammonium compounds, and 2% glutaraldehyde have been reported to be used to disinfect flexible laryngoscopes. A logic, or algorithm, was developed to evaluate the adequacy of these and other types of biocidal agents used during instrument reprocessing. This review determined that flexible laryngoscopes are semicritical instruments that require high-level disinfection (or sterilization) to prevent nosocomial infection. Whereas 70% isopropyl alcohol, quaternary ammonium compounds, and other products that achieve intermediate-level or low-level disinfection are contraindicated for reprocessing flexible laryngoscopes, 2% glutaraldehyde and other products that achieve high-level disinfection (or sterilization) are recommended for reprocessing these instruments to prevent nosocomial infection. A formal set of step-by-step guidelines for reprocessing flexible laryngoscopes is provided. Use of a disposable sheath to cover and protect the flexible laryngoscope from contamination during clinical use is discussed.
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- 2007
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21. Scope out guidelines for processing.
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Muscarella LF
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- Cross Infection prevention & control, Guidelines as Topic, Infection Control, United States, Colonoscopes microbiology, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Materials Management, Hospital standards, Sterilization
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- 2007
22. Re: Street et al. Audit of nasendoscope disinfection practice. Surgeon 2006, 4;1: 11-13.
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Sagar J and Kumar V
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- Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Humans, Disinfection methods, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Medical Audit
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- 2007
23. Recommendations to resolve inconsistent guidelines for the reprocessing of sheathed and unsheathed rigid laryngoscopes.
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Muscarella LF
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- Equipment Design, Equipment Reuse, Humans, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Infection Control standards, Laryngoscopes standards, Practice Guidelines as Topic standards, Sterilization standards
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Neither a consensus statement nor a formal set of step-by-step guidelines for reprocessing rigid laryngoscopes have been published or endorsed by professional organizations. Several published guidelines, standards, and clinical reports were reviewed to evaluate the risk of nosocomial infection associated with the use of rigid laryngoscopes, to determine their minimum reprocessing requirements. This review found that the recommendations of some guidelines and standards for reprocessing rigid laryngoscopes are incomplete, inadequate, and inconsistent with one another, and that current practices for reprocessing rigid laryngoscopes are reported to be inadequate and lack standardization. It is recommended that a consensus statement be developed that standardizes the reprocessing of rigid laryngoscopes and requires cleaning followed by high-level disinfection (or sterilization) and drying of the rigid laryngoscope's blade and handle to prevent nosocomial infection, regardless of whether a protective barrier or sheath is used during the procedure.
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- 2007
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24. Re: Street I, Hamann J, Harries M, et al. Audit of nasendoscope disinfection practice. Surgeon 2006; 4: 11-13.
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Daniel M, Grant A, and Banerjee AR
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- Disposable Equipment, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Humans, Disinfection methods, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Medical Audit
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- 2006
25. Use of condoms as blade covers during laryngoscopy, a method to reduce possible cross infection among patients.
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Chen YH, Wong KL, Shieh JP, Chuang YC, Yang YC, and So EC
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- Bacteriological Techniques methods, Cross Infection transmission, Emergency Medical Services methods, Equipment Failure, Humans, Laryngoscopy standards, Occult Blood, Operating Rooms methods, Condoms microbiology, Cross Infection prevention & control, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Intubation, Intratracheal instrumentation, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Laryngoscopy methods
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Objectives: Laryngoscope blades are in close contact with mucous membranes and can possibly contaminated with virulent or readily transmissible organisms. As laryngoscopy is often required during endotracheal intubation, proper cleaning and sterilization of the laryngoscope blade is crucial to prevent cross-contamination among patients., Methods: We tested the effectiveness of latex condom using as a laryngoscope blade cover during endotracheal intubation. Both control (no condom) and study group blades were rinsed with sterile saline after intubation. The rinse was sent for bacteria culture, and appearance of bacterial colonization was counted as positive. A water leak test (WLT) was performed on used condoms to verify their integrity., Results: There were total 162 laryngoscopes studied with 83 (51.2%) scopes in the study group and 79 (48.8%) in the control group. Rate of positive bacterial culture were 13.3% and 88.6% in the study and control group, respectively. Although WLT (+) rate of 41% was found in the study group, a high negative culture rate (71.6%) was also noted among the WLT (+) group., Conclusions: Condom when using as a blade cover during laryngoscopy is a simple, inexpansive and effective way in reducing cross contamination among patients.
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- 2006
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26. Audit of nasendoscope disinfection practice.
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Street I, Hamann J, and Harries M
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- Cost Savings, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Disposable Equipment, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Humans, Laryngoscopes economics, Laryngoscopy, United Kingdom, Disinfection economics, Disinfection methods, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Medical Audit
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Introduction: Several options exist with regard to flexible pharyngo-laryngoscope sterilisation. We audited the use of disposable sheaths in our department over a six-month period., Methods: A cost-analysis was performed and the advantages and disadvantages of this system were compared with several alternative options., Results: We found that the overall cost of disposable sheaths averaged ł4008 per month over a six-month period. We subsequently introduced chlorine dioxide (ClO2) wipes as a means of disinfection. Chlorine dioxide wipes have enabled a monthly saving of ł3145 over sheath usage. Additionally, they meet health regulation requirements and are a convenient, cost-effective alternative to sheaths., Discussion: The limiting factors, including time and financial issues, involved in nasendoscope disinfection are discussed., Conclusions: We have found chlorine dioxide wipes to be a satisfactory alternative means of nasendoscope disinfection. Possible time constraints aside, there are no advantages of sheath use over our current method. Chlorine dioxide wipes are also preferable from a financial point of view.
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- 2006
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27. Serratia marcescens outbreak in a neonatal intensive care unit prompting review of decontamination of laryngoscopes.
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Cullen MM, Trail A, Robinson M, Keaney M, and Chadwick PR
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- Cross Infection epidemiology, Cross Infection prevention & control, Disease Outbreaks prevention & control, Disinfection methods, Disinfection standards, Disposable Equipment, England epidemiology, Environmental Monitoring, Epidemiological Monitoring, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Guidelines as Topic, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Infection Control, Serratia Infections epidemiology, Serratia Infections prevention & control, Cross Infection etiology, Disease Outbreaks statistics & numerical data, Equipment Contamination statistics & numerical data, Intensive Care Units, Neonatal, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Serratia Infections etiology, Serratia marcescens
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- 2005
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28. The effectiveness of immersion disinfection for flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopes.
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Bhattacharyya N and Kepnes LJ
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- Equipment Design, Humans, Iatrogenic Disease prevention & control, Otolaryngology instrumentation, Disinfection methods, Disinfection standards, Fiber Optic Technology, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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Objective: We sought to determine whether high-level disinfection renders fiberoptic laryngoscopes free of nonviral infectious microorganisms., Methods: Six flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopes in heavy use were subjected to surveillance cultures at the beginning, middle, and end of the clinical workday after high-level disinfection to determine if microorganisms could be recovered. Control cultures were obtained by direct contamination of the endoscope with saliva. The rate of microorganism recovery from the endoscopes after high-level disinfection was determined and compared with control specimens., Results: Among a total of 48 cultures submitted from in use but disinfected fiberoptic laryngoscopes, 1 positive culture (positive rate, 2.1%) for mold species was recovered. No positive bacterial cultures occurred. Eleven of 11 (100%) control cultures were positive for bacterial species (P < 0.001). The confidence interval for the risk of microorganism contamination of a disinfected laryngoscope ranged from 0.11% to 11.6%., Conclusion: High-level disinfection provides a reasonably effective method of reducing bacterial and fungal contamination of flexible fiberoptic laryngoscopes. Appropriate surveillance technique should be used in each clinical setting with flexible fiberoptic scopes to ensure adequate disinfection effectiveness.
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- 2004
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29. Decontamination issues and perceived reliability of the laryngoscope--a clinician's perspective.
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Yee KF
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- Attitude of Health Personnel, Cross Infection prevention & control, Equipment Contamination, Humans, Reproducibility of Results, Surveys and Questionnaires, United Kingdom, Anesthesiology, Cross Infection etiology, Decontamination, Infection Control methods, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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The laryngoscope is identified as a potential vector for cross-infection. Case reports are presented, as are reports of bacterial and occult blood contamination of laryngoscope blades and handles. Infection control policies covering laryngoscope blade and handle processing are outlined relative to procedures of a teaching hospital department. Repeated decontamination of laryngoscope blades has resulted in a perceived decrease in reliability. This is reflected in a departmental survey where 86% of respondents consider the standard laryngoscope is only intermittently reliable and that there is room for improvement.
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- 2003
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30. The sterile blade: hospital emergency department partners with EMS on laryngoscope disinfection process.
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Fry DA
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- Cooperative Behavior, Disinfection organization & administration, Equipment Contamination, Humans, Interinstitutional Relations, United States, Disinfection methods, Emergency Medical Services organization & administration, Emergency Service, Hospital organization & administration, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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- 2002
31. An outbreak of Serratia marcescens in two neonatal intensive care units.
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Jones BL, Gorman LJ, Simpson J, Curran ET, McNamee S, Lucas C, Michie J, Platt DJ, and Thakker B
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- Breast Feeding, Cross Infection diagnosis, Cross Infection epidemiology, Cross Infection prevention & control, DNA, Bacterial analysis, DNA, Bacterial genetics, Disease Outbreaks prevention & control, Equipment Contamination prevention & control, Equipment Contamination statistics & numerical data, Hospitals, Maternity, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Laryngoscopes microbiology, Polymorphism, Restriction Fragment Length, Scotland epidemiology, Serotyping, Serratia Infections diagnosis, Serratia Infections epidemiology, Serratia Infections prevention & control, Suction instrumentation, Time Factors, Cross Infection microbiology, Disease Outbreaks statistics & numerical data, Infection Control methods, Intensive Care Units, Intensive Care, Neonatal, Serratia Infections microbiology, Serratia marcescens genetics
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Outbreaks of infection in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) due to Serratia marcescens are well recognized. In some outbreaks no point source has been found, whereas in others cross-infection has been associated with contaminated ventilator equipment, disinfectants, hands and breast pumps. We report an outbreak due to S. marcescens that involved two geographically distinct NICUs. The outbreak occurred over a six week period; 17 babies were colonized, 12 at Glasgow Royal Maternity Hospital (GRMH) and five at the Queen Mothers Hospital (QMH). At GRMH three babies developed septicaemia, of whom two died. The outbreak isolates were of the same serotype and phage type and were indistinguishable on the basis of restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. During the outbreak, two babies shown consistently to be negative on screening, were transferred between the two units. In addition, two members of medical staff attended both units. In QMH no means of cross infection was identified. However, in GRMH the outbreak strain of S. marcescens was isolated from a laryngoscope blade and a sample of expressed breast milk., (Copyright 2000 The Hospital Infection Society.)
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- 2000
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32. Laryngoscope handles: a potential for infection.
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Simmons SA
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- Humans, Nurse Anesthetists, Staphylococcal Infections prevention & control, Streptococcal Infections prevention & control, Cross Infection prevention & control, Disinfection methods, Equipment Contamination, Laryngoscopes microbiology
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Laryngoscope handles do not usually come in direct contact with the patient's mucous membranes. Consequently, routine disinfection of laryngoscope handles is not currently standard practice unless gross contamination is clearly evident. Recent reports indicate that apparently clean handles may be contaminated with blood or body fluids. No report examined microbes on handles. The present article describes the incidence and types of microbes on laryngoscope handles after their use in the operating rooms of a 502-bed medical center in northwestern Pennsylvania. Twenty laryngoscope handles were cultured on Mueller Hinton 5% sheep blood agar plates. The plates were incubated at 37 degrees C for 48 hours and examined for growth. The identification, incidence, and susceptibility patterns of organisms were determined. Microorganisms were present on all 20 laryngoscope handles. Nine different types were isolated; some strains were resistant to multiple antibiotics. Organisms were categorized as contaminants or opportunistic pathogens. The presence of opportunistic pathogens places anesthesia providers and patients at risk of nosocomial infections. Based on the recommendations of the 1997 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists' Infection Control Guide and the results of the present study, institutional guidelines should be established for the use of disposable laryngoscope covers, high-level (destroying all microorganisms with the exception of high numbers of bacterial spores) disinfection, or sterilization of laryngoscope equipment between each patient use.
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- 2000
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