How clean is your probe? Microbiological assessment of ultrasound transducers in routine clinical use, and cost-effective ways to reduce contamination.
Mullaney
P J
PJ
Department of Radiology, University Hospitals Leicester, Leicester, UK. pmullaney@yahoo.com
Munthali
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Vlachou
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Jenkins
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D
Rathod
A
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Entwisle
J
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D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003902:Detergents / Q000191:economics; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000191:economics; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D014159:Transducers / Q000009:adverse effects; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation*
D003902:Detergents; D004202:Disinfectants