Germitec (UK) recently participated in the Fertility 2021 Digital Conference, sharing expert medical opinion on HPV and the risks associated with probe contamination when using low-level disinfection.
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Dr Cartan Costello shares recent research and insights into pathogen transmission during POCUS and the latest recommendations on controls to reduce cross-contamination and infection.
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Philips has recently approved the use of Hypernova Chronos High Level Disinfection Systems for the following Lumify transducer models: C5-2, L12-4, and S4-1, and future devices based on the Quick Disconnect USB architecture.
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Chronos and Butterfly iQ bring innovative solutions to cost efficient workflows and improve patient care, each in their scope of expertise: an affordable and highly mobile point-of-care ultrasound solution and a Faster, Simpler, and Cleaner HLD system.
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The new Chronos compatible Sonosite PX is designed for the way clinicians deliver care, providing fast access to controls, streamlining clinical workflow, and optimising bedside ergonomics.
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In this webinar we take a look at USIG guidelines and discuss recommendations for improved patient care and safety, and consider practical applications for COVID-19.
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Based on emerging specialty guidelines, we present 10 recommendations for ultrasound probe disinfection to prevent pathogen transmission during ultrasound use and achieve the full ultrasound benefits in patient care.
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A recent research study showed an alternative technique using UV-C High Level Disinfection technology that requires only 3 Steps.
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The risk of exposure to toxic residuals can impact oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer and other IVF applications during pelvis ultrasound probe procedures.
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This three-step study evaluated ultraviolet-C (UV-C) efficacy against human papillomavirus (HPV) found on vaginal ultrasound probes.
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Published research papers show ultrasound probes are a potential source of HPV transmission, posing a new challenge for infection prevention.
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To achieve the full ultrasound benefits inpatient care, medical teams need to consider the contamination risk over repeated use of probes as a vector for pathogen transmission
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Among Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), cross-infections due to the use of ultrasound probes in various medical procedures have become a major concern with converging evidence in research literature.
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Light based anti-infective therapies have become a rapidly growing area of interest in recent years. Find out more in this 2013 clinical study.
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The automated Antigermix S1 device shos excellent efficacy against HPV16 and HPV18.
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