| An alternative simple method in laryngoscope blade decontamination. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 12138517 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The cleaning and disinfection of laryngoscope blades is controversial. The aim of this study is to investigate the efficacy of two different chemical disinfectant agents and tap water where the laryngoscope blades were contaminated by different microorganisms and try to create a simple, effective and easy decontamination method. The results of our study demonstrate that the decontamination of the laryngoscope blades, which are cleansed with tap water, is not a reliable approach. In conclusion, mechanical cleaning of blades with water and the immersion in 2% glutaraldehyde or 10% polyvinyl pyrrolidine iodine for 10 minutes is an effective method for decontamination of laryngoscope blades. |
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Authors:
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Mehmet Emin Orhan; Onur Saygun; M Erdal Güzeldemir |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Middle East journal of anesthesiology Volume: 16 ISSN: 0544-0440 ISO Abbreviation: Middle East J Anesthesiol Publication Date: 2002 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-07-25 Completed Date: 2002-12-24 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8604187 Medline TA: Middle East J Anesthesiol Country: Lebanon |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 529-34 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anesthesiology, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, 06018, Etlik, Ankara, Turkey. orhanme@hotmail.com |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Disinfectants* Disinfection / methods* Glutaral Laryngoscopes* Povidone Pseudomonas aeruginosa / drug effects Staphylococcus aureus / drug effects Time Factors Water |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Disinfectants; 111-30-8/Glutaral; 7732-18-5/Water; 9003-39-8/Povidone |
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