Bacterial Contamination of Surfaces in an Ultrasound Room

• 발행기관: 대한방사선과학회(구 대한방사선기술학회)
• 저자명: 김희정(Hee-jeong Kim) 최유진(Yujin Choi) 이창래(Chang-Lae Lee)
• 간행물 정보: 『방사선기술과학』방사선기술과학 제44권 제3호, 231~237쪽, 전체 7쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 방사선과학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2021.06.30

영문 초록

The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the importance of hospital hygiene and infection control in hospital settings. To raise hygiene awareness among ultrasound technicians, we evaluated the hygiene status of an ultrasound room, in comparison with that of objects used in daily life. Using the swab method, the following surfaces were examined: eight surfaces in the ultrasound room including the ultrasound probes (convex, linear, sector, 3D), ultrasound track ball, ultrasound keyboard, ultrasound gel (sealed and in use) and pillow as well as four surfaces of everyday objects including subway handles, common computer keyboards, common computer mouse, and cell phones. The streak plate technique was used for inoculation into media, which was observed for the formation of bacterial colonies following incubation for 24 h. Six bacterial strains were detected from objects used in the ultrasound room, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Four strains of bacteria were detected on surfaces of everyday objects. The equipment and accessories used in an ultrasound room can act as vehicles for infecting patients. Establishment of standardized hygiene protocols and periodic training of the staff are recommended to avoid cross-infection.

목차

Ⅰ. Introduction

Ⅱ. Materials and methods

Ⅲ. Results

Ⅳ. Discussion

Ⅴ. Conclusion

키워드

병원위생 초음파장비 일상물건 병원감염 세균오염관리 Hospital hygiene Ultrasound equipment Everyday objects Hospital infections Bacterial contamination management