High-level disinfection of re-usable neonatal resuscitation equipment through boiling and steaming

Infection and asphyxia are two major causes of neonatal death globally. Where single-use resuscitation devices or sterilization of re-usable devices are unavailable, there is a need for effective, low-cost methods of high-level disinfection. Laboratory validation examined the efficacy of boiling and...

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Published in:The Journal of hospital infection 2020-12, Vol.106 (4), p.721-725
Main Authors: Gilbertson, J., Quintanar-Solares, M., Liland, F., Niermeyer, S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Boiling
Disinfection
Low- and middle-income countries
Neonatal
Reprocessing
Resuscitation
Steaming
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Summary:Infection and asphyxia are two major causes of neonatal death globally. Where single-use resuscitation devices or sterilization of re-usable devices are unavailable, there is a need for effective, low-cost methods of high-level disinfection. Laboratory validation examined the efficacy of boiling and enclosed steaming (without pressure) as methods for attaining high-level disinfection of re-usable neonatal resuscitation equipment. The microbial load extracted and measured for each test article met internationally accepted standards for high-level disinfection. Boiling and steaming are low-cost, effective methods for reprocessing re-usable neonatal resuscitation devices in low- and middle-income countries.
ISSN:0195-6701
1532-2939
DOI:10.1016/j.jhin.2020.09.014