Assessment of and intervention for the misuse of aldehyde disinfectants in Japan.
A survey of 145 Japanese hospitals revealed the use of 4 inappropriate aldehyde disinfection methods in 5.5% to 16.8%. Following education, there was discontinuation of 3 of these practices in 26 of 28 affected centers, but only 4 of 18 affected centers stopped the use of formaldehyde vapor cabinets. There is a need to inform hospitals about inappropriate disinfection methods that pose chemical risks to patients and staff.
Oie
Shigeharu
S
Department of Pharmacy, Yamaguchi University Hospital, Ube, Japan.
Kamiya
Akira
A
D004202:Disinfectants / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005557:Formaldehyde / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005976:Glutaral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006761:Hospitals; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods*; D007564:Japan; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D004202:Disinfectants; D005557:Formaldehyde; D005976:Glutaral