Audit of decontamination procedures for specialist ophthalmic equipment - 12/09/11
Correspondence to: C. R. Dart, Department of Medical Microbiology, District General Hospital, Kings Drive, Eastbourne BN21 2UD, East Sussex, UK.Abstract |
A survey of ophthalmic decontamination protocols in eight district hospitals was undertaken. Procedures differed widely. A literature search revealed only four publications on the subject, all of which dealt with tonometer head disinfection only. After discussion with several manufacturers, whose advice was restricted largely to acrylic lens disinfection and which varied considerably, a local policy for ophthalmic decontamination was established. Nationally agreed disinfection guidelines for high risk ophthalmic instruments are needed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Eye, disinfection, tonometer, acrylic lens
Vol 29 - N° 4
P. 297-300 - avril 1995 Retour au numéro
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