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Bioburden on Imaging Lead Apparel and Infection Control Measures.
Cook, Joy A; Schmuck, Heather; Hollingsworth, Angela; Prifogle, Christopher.
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  • Cook JA; Joy A Cook, MS, R.T.(R)(CT)(MR), is associate professor and program director in the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department for the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville.
  • Schmuck H; Heather Schmuck, MS, R.T.(R), is clinical associate professor and clinical coordinator in the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Department for the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville.
  • Hollingsworth A; Angela Hollingsworth, BS, R.T.(R), was former clinical educator for Deaconess Health System in Evansville. Mrs Hollingsworth passed away June 1, 2020.
  • Prifogle C; Christopher Prifogle, AS, R.T.(R)(CT), is clinical preceptor for Deaconess Health System in Newburgh, Indiana.
Radiol Technol ; 93(2): 141-149, 2021 Nov.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34728576
PURPOSE: To explore the level of bioburden and the effectiveness of the manufacturers' recommended cleaning methods on lead apparel in a radiology department. METHODS: A 2-phase experiment at a level II trauma center during a 2-year period assessed the level of bioburden on radiology lead apparel. Adenosine triphosphate swabs and a luminometer were used to measure cleanliness of high-touch areas. Cleanliness was measured before and after 3 cleaning methods were used: cleaning with a mild detergent and water; cleaning with a mild detergent, water, and then a disinfectant; and scrubbing with cleaning wipes. RESULTS: Average bioburden levels exceeded facility thresholds for all areas and types of lead apparel examined. All tested cleaning methods significantly reduced bioburden. DISCUSSION: Monthly cleaning of lead apparel provides improved cleanliness when compared with quarterly cleaning. Daily cleaning of lead apparel that will be used in a sterile environment is recommended. Future research might include examining other patient care and ancillary equipment found in the imaging department for potential bioburden and surveying technologists to examine practices for routine removal of bioburden from equipment. CONCLUSION: Health care professionals must be aware of the potential bioburden on clinical equipment and maintain an effective cleaning practice and schedule to reduce the possibility of spreading infection.
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Desinfección / Infección Hospitalaria Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Radiol Technol Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Desinfección / Infección Hospitalaria Límite: Humans Idioma: En Revista: Radiol Technol Año: 2021 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos