Disinfection and sterilization: New technologies - 26/10/23
, Curtis J. Donskey, MD c, David J. Weber, MD, MPH a, b, dAbstract |
Background |
Adherence to professional guidelines and/or manufacturer's instructions for use regarding proper disinfection and sterilization of medical devices is crucial to preventing cross transmission of pathogens between patients. Emerging pathogens (e.g., Candida auris) and complex medical devices provide new challenges.
Methods |
A search for published English articles on new disinfection and sterilization technologies was conducted by Google, Google scholar and PubMed.
Results |
Several new disinfection methods or products (e.g., electrostatic spraying, new sporicides, colorized disinfectants, “no touch” room decontamination, continuous room decontamination) and sterilization technologies (e.g., new sterilization technology for endoscopes) were identified.
Conclusions |
These technologies should reduce patient risk.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | New disinfection and sterilization technologies and products are regularly changing. |
• | Advances in sterilization continue as complex medical devices provide challenges. |
• | These new disinfection and sterilization technologies should reduce patient risk. |
Key Words : New technology
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| Conflicts of interest: Dr Rutala is a consultant to PDI, Ideate Medical, and Kinnos. Dr Weber is a consultant for PDI and Germtec. |
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| This article was published as part of a supplement supported by STERIS Corporation, Advanced Sterilization Products, Inc., GOJO Industries, Inc., and IDEATE Medical, Inc. The opinions or views expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of the funders. |
Vol 51 - N° 11S
P. A13-A21 - novembre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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