Cleaning EV transducers

From: James Taylor (taylorj@texas.net)
Mon Jul 21 13:48:55 1997


> My understanding is that gluteraldehyde is specifically restricted by
OSHA to > use within a ventilation hood. Since we do not have one, and since no
other > disinfectant is adequate and efficient for routine cleaning of
endoscopes, we > had to discontinue offering sigmoidoscopy at our office. Alcohol is good
enough > for fiberoptic nasopharyngoscpoy, however. I do not know whether it would
be > considered adequate for vaginal transducers.
>
> Bob Woolley
> St. Paul, Minnesota

You can try covering the transducer with a sterile rubber glove. Looks hilarious, but it works! JT





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