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Hi all,
Is there any evidence that texta markers are a vehicle for transmission of microorganisms?
The solvents used in them would have fairly powerful antibacterial action. Isn’t the skin then well prepped before the incision is made?
Regards.
Irene Wilkinson
Manager, Infection Control Service
Communicable Disease Control Branch
SA Health
Irene.wilkinson@health.sa.gov.au
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Dear Michael
Single use sterile pens for skin marking have been available for over thirty years.
Likewise reusable pens/inkwells and ink have been available and can be washed and sterilized between uses.
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Hi all
What do other facilities use for marking skin prior to surgery? We currently use a reusable felt tip permanent marker that doesnt appear to be cleaned in any way between each patient. This occurs prior to the surgical procedure outside of the operating room, so does not need to enter the sterile field.
Our questions revolve around whether we should source disposable pens, or try to clean the markers between each patient use. This raises the
question: how do you clean a felt tip??
We did note some interesting discussions on possible cross-contamination using marking pens (eg
http://patientsafetyauthority.org/ADVISORIES/AdvisoryLibrary/2008/Dec5
(4)/Pages/130.aspx ).
Any comments?
Thanks
Michael
Michael Wishart
CNC Infection Control
Holy Spirit Northside Private Hospital
627 Rode Road, Chermside, Qld 4032
t: (07) 3326 3068 | f: (07) 3607 2226
e: Michael.Wishart@hsn.org.au
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