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Syed Amir Gilani replied to Sara Davis's discussion 'AIUM Accreditation' in the group Obstetric Ultrasound Community
VERY DIFFICULT--TO GET RIDE OF VIRUSES---Better to start thinking about disposable endocavitary transducers.
Debbie McGee replied to Sara Davis's discussion 'AIUM Accreditation' in the group Obstetric Ultrasound Community
Paula,
Our institution has begun requiring a more intensive recording of the vaginal probe high level disinfection. The following procedure is now in place:
1. Test strip the Cidex OPA prior to each probe soak rather than once a day
2. Check the…
Deborah L. Richert BSVT RDMS RVT replied to Sara Davis's discussion 'AIUM Accreditation' in the group Obstetric Ultrasound Community
We use Cidex OPA to soak our endovaginal transducers, and we also have a GUS ventilation unit for this attached to the wall in the ultrasound room adjacent to the IVF lab.
Ibis Rebeca Martinez replied to Sara Davis's discussion 'AIUM Accreditation' in the group Obstetric Ultrasound Community
We use Metricide Opa Plus
Sara Davis replied to Sara Davis's discussion 'AIUM Accreditation' in the group Obstetric Ultrasound Community
Thank you very much! That definitely helps. Do you use Cidex?
Sara Davis replied to Sara Davis's discussion 'AIUM Accreditation' in the group Obstetric Ultrasound Community
Paula-
Thank you for your speedy response. That definitely helps. My next question is in regards to ventilation. I know that if we use glutaraldehyde we will need a ventilation system. What if we use an agent without glutaraldehyde? Are ventilators…
Paula Woletz replied to Sara Davis's discussion 'AIUM Accreditation' in the group Obstetric Ultrasound Community
According to the Centers for Disease Control, all endocavitary transducers, even when covered by a probe cover or condom, must undergo high level disinfection after every use. The list of FDA-approved sterilants and high level disinfectants is…
Ibis Rebeca Martinez replied to Sara Davis's discussion 'AIUM Accreditation' in the group Obstetric Ultrasound Community
We are an accredited facility, and struggled with the same issues as your office, each time we need to re-accredit our practice, first of all you must follow your manufacturers recommemdation for high level disinfectants for vaginal probes, and also…
Gynecologic Ultrasound Community
The Gynecologic Ultrasound Community consists of professionals involved in the sonographic imaging of the female pelvis, including the fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries.
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AIUM Accreditation
My office is currently working on becoming AIUM accredited. We are having trouble identifying which high level disinfectants are acceptable for our vaginal probes. We are trying to stay away from high level disinfectants which contain glutaraldehyde as a soaking agent. Currently, we are considering using Sporicidin wipes.We would like to use wipes versus a soaking solution.I am just curious what other AIUM accredited sites are using for their vaginal probes. Do you have a ventilator? Does…See More
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Obstetric Ultrasound Community
This community consists of professionals interested in all aspects of ob ultrasound. Discussions include administrative issues such as coding, practice administration, and news about legislation concerning obstetric ultrasound.
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