Journal of Acupuncture Research

Korean Acupuncture & Moxibustion Medicine Society (대한침구의학회)
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The effects of exposure at room temperature to pharmacopuncture within a syringe : an investigation of changes in microbiological safety

Syringe에 재어 놓은 약침의 시간에 따른 미생물학적 안전성 연구

  • Lee, Chong Hwan (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Gang-Nam Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Jin Ho (Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation) ;
  • Ha, In Hyuk (Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation) ;
  • Kim, Me Riong (Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation) ;
  • Lee, In Hee (Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation) ;
  • Lee, Jae Woong (Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation) ;
  • Kim, Eun Jee (Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation) ;
  • Kim, Hae Sol (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Gang-Nam Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Ho Sun (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Gang-Nam Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Bae, Young Hyeon (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Gang-Nam Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, No Hyeon (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Gang-Nam Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Suh, Chang Yong (Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine, Gang-Nam Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Byun, Jang Hoon (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Gang-Nam Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Park, Sang Won (Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Korean Medicine, Gang-Nam Jaseng Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Min Jeong (Jaseng Spine and Joint Research Institute, Jaseng Medical Foundation)
  • Received : 2015.11.19
  • Accepted : 2015.12.02
  • Published : 2015.12.18
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Abstract

Objectives : The main aim of this study is to evaluate changes in the microbiological safety of pharmacopuncture exposed to room temperature for an elapsed period of time. Methods : The four most frequently used pharmacopuncture products were stored in syringes at room temperature at three different hospitals for 24 hours and 48 hours respectively, and they were compared with pharmacopuncture products stored in vials through a sterility and microbial limited test. Results : Storage forms and duration of exposure to room temperature did not show significant difference in bacterial or fungal contamination, which was confirmed by the sterility and microbial limited test. Conclusions : Pharmacopuncture products stored in syringes at room temperature for 24 hours and 48 hours demonstrated their safety in terms of lack of microbiological contamination.

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