Evaluation of an automated high-level disinfection technology for ultrasound transducers

Evaluation of an automated high-level disinfection technology for ultrasound transducers

Summary: Background: Ultrasound transducer reprocessing is required to prevent the transmission of infections between patients. In some regions, reprocessing practices are not sufficient to achieve high-level disinfection (HLD), which can result in contaminated probes. Furthermore, current manual H...

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Main Authors: Karen Vickery, Vivian Zaiya Gorgis, Jon Burdach, Dipika Patel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2014-03-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1876034113001512

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