Journal of radiological science and technology (대한방사선기술학회지:방사선기술과학)
- Volume 24 Issue 1
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- Pages.27-32
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- 2001
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- 2288-3509(pISSN)
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- 2384-1168(eISSN)
Disinfection Efficacy of an Ultraviolet Light on Film Cassettes for Preventive of the Nosocomial Infection
병원감염 예방을 위한 Film Cassette의 자외선 소독 효과
- Kweon, Dae-Cheol (Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
- Jeon, Yong-Woong (Department of industrial Engineering, Dongguk University) ;
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Cho, Am
(Department of industrial Engineering, Dongguk University)
- Published : 2001.06.30
Abstract
The bacteria infection on film cassette contact surface was examined at the diagnostic radiology department of the S. hospital. The objective of this study was to assess the contamination level on film cassette contact surface as a predictor of patient prevention from nosocomial infection and for improvement of the hospital environment. The laboratory result was identified non-pathologic bacterial in the five different cassette size of the contact surface. Film cassettes were exposed to ultraviolet light for 1, 2 and 3 minutes. Ultraviolet light disinfection is proven suitable for bacteria. The study concludes that presence of a bacterial infection will prevent a using antiseptic technique on film cassette contact surface. In addition education of nosocomial infection for radiographers will be required. In conclusion, ultraviolet is considered effective to irradate bacteria. Additionally, two minutes are required to sterilize film cassettes.
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