Bacterial contamination of ultrasound probes in different radiological institutions before and after specific hygiene training: do we have a general hygienical problem?

Sartoretti, Thomas; Sartoretti, Elisabeth; Bucher, C.; Doert, Aleksis; Binkert, Christoph A.; Hergan, Klaus; Meissnitzer, Matthias; Froehlich, Johannes M.; Kolokythas, Orpheus; Matoori, Simon; Orasch, Christina; Kos, Sebastian; Sartoretti–Schefer, Sabine; Gutzeit, Andreas

doi:10.1007/s00330-017-4812-1

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“…Ultrasound gel is another potential means for infection transmission, especially if multi-use gel dispensers are utilised [39, 40]. It has been shown that bacterial contamination of ultrasound transducers is significantly higher than that of bus poles and public toilet seats [40, 41].…”

Section: Prevention Of Infection Decontamination Hospital Acquired mentioning

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Patient Safety in Medical Imaging: a joint paper of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS)

2019

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The fundamental professional roles of radiographers and radiologists are focused on providing benefit to patients with our skills, while maintaining their safety at all times. There are numerous patient safety issues in radiology which must be considered. These encompass: protection from direct harm arising from the techniques and technologies we use; ensuring physical and psychological well-being of patients while under our care; maintaining the highest possible quality of service provision; and protecting the staff to ensure they can deliver safe services. This paper summarises the key categories of safety issues in the provision of radiology services, from the joint perspectives of radiographers and radiologists, and provides references for further reading in all major relevant areas. This is a joint statement of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS), published simultaneously in Insights into Imaging [DOI:10.1186/s13244-019-0721-y] and Radiography (DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2019.01.009).

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Section: Prevention Of Infection Decontamination Hospital Acquired mentioning

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Patient Safety in Medical Imaging: a joint paper of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS)

2019

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“…Radiologists have been making outstanding contributions to the health of physically abused children [30], and we believe that they can have a similarly positive influence on the lives of IPV victims. We acknowledge the "invisible wall" between diagnostic radiologists and patients, but we believe that radiologists will become more patient-centered in the future and contribute to patient care by directly engaging with their patients, particularly as artificial intelligence-based systems become more established [31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44]. As radiologists move beyond the reading room and join the multidisciplinary team providing direct care to the patient, they may choose to volunteer to handle IPV cases, especially if they are trained to handle the complexities of these conversations.…”

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Addressing intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: how radiologists can make a difference

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Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries both in Europe and across the world implemented strict stay-at-home orders. These measures helped to slow the spread of the coronavirus but also led to increased mental and physical health issues for the domestically confined population, including an increase in the occurrence of intimate partner violence (IPV) in many countries. IPV is defined as behavior that inflicts physical, psychological, or sexual harm within an intimate relationship. We believe that as radiologists, we can make a difference by being cognizant of this condition, raising an alert when appropriate and treating suspected victims with care and empathy. The aim of this Special Report is to raise awareness of IPV among radiologists and to suggest strategies by which to identify and support IPV victims. Key Points • The COVID-19 pandemic led to a marked increase in the number of intimate partner violence (IPV) cases, potentially leading to increased emergency department visits and radiological examinations. • Most IPV-related fractures affect the face, fingers, and upper trunk, and may easily be misinterpreted as routine trauma. • Radiologists should carefully review the medical history of suspicious cases, discuss the suspicion with the referring physician, and proactively engage in a private conversation with the patient, pointing to actionable resources for IPV victims. Keywords Intimate partner violence. Domestic violence. Radiology. Wounds and injuries. Coronavirus Abbreviations CT Computed tomography ED Emergency department IPV Intimate partner violence LGBT Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender COVID-19: a catalyst for intimate partner violence In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most governments of Asian, European, Australian, and American countries enacted nationwide lockdowns ordering the closure

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“…The virus may survive on dry inanimate surfaces from two to nine days [8,39]. Training, practicing, and auditing basic infection prevention and control within the obstetric ultrasound unit are important [40]. Recent survey indicated that upto 60% of ultrasound providers do not receive adequate training for sanitization of the equipment.…”

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Minimizing cross transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in obstetric ultrasound during COVID-19 pandemic

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Journal of Perinatal Medicine

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Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2)–associated infection (COVID-19) is affecting populations worldwide. This statement may serve as guidance for infection prevention and safe ultrasound practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ultrasound examination is a fundamental part of obstetric care, yet it is a potential vector for transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Decontamination methods should always be implemented for ultrasound equipment, especially in the presence of suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases. There must be workflow policies to protect pregnant women and healthcare providers from nosocomial cross transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Cleaning and disinfecting of equipment must be in accordance with their potential of pathogen transmission. Consider using telemedicine and genetic technologies as an adjunctive of obstetric ultrasound to reduce patient crowding. Patient triage and education of healthcare providers of infection prevention are crucial to minimize cross contamination of SARS-CoV-2 during obstetric ultrasound.

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Bacterial contamination of ultrasound probes in different radiological institutions before and after specific hygiene training: do we have a general hygienical problem?

Abstract: • Hospital-associated infections are a problem for patient care. • Hygiene training of staff prevents bacterial contamination of ultrasound probes. • Disinfection of ultrasound probes is an easy method to protect patients.

Cited by 28 publications

References 17 publications

Patient Safety in Medical Imaging: a joint paper of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS)

Patient Safety in Medical Imaging: a joint paper of the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS)

Addressing intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: how radiologists can make a difference

Minimizing cross transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in obstetric ultrasound during COVID-19 pandemic

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