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    We currently use OPA in a GUS system to process semi critical intra
    cavity ultrasound probes: Radiology department would like to change to a
    system that uses nebulised hydrogen peroxide.-Nanosonics Trophen EPR
    Does anyone have any comments? Have you used H2O2 as a disinfectant? Is
    there proof of disinfection by aerosoled particles?

    Cheers Lyn

    Lyn Golden

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    Echuca Regional Health

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    #68693
    Teresa Lewis
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    Dear Lyn
    The Trophen system is very good and yes there is data to back them up.
    Look them up on http://www.trophon.com.au
    I cannot remember the name of the Rep- but very helpful and she will send you all the data.
    Good luck.
    Teresa
    Teresa Lewis
    Infection Control/Prevention
    Clinical Nurse Consultant
    Newcastle Private Hospital
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    >>> “Lyn A. Golden” 27/07/2011 9:29 am >>>
    We currently use OPA in a GUS system to process semi critical intra cavity ultrasound probes: Radiology department would like to change to a system that uses nebulised hydrogen peroxide.-Nanosonics Trophen EPR
    Does anyone have any comments? Have you used H2O2 as a disinfectant? Is there proof of disinfection by aerosoled particles?

    Cheers Lyn

    Lyn Golden
    Infection Prevention & Control Manager
    Echuca Regional Health
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    #68694
    Jones, Catherine (KEMH)
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    Lyn,
    We were also using the OPA in the GUS system, and changed over to the
    Trophon EPR in 2009. This is an excellent system, and more user
    friendly than the OPA system. There is a lot of data on this system,
    just google Trophon EPR. We have been very happy with this system and
    have had no problems.
    Regards
    Catherine Jones
    CNC Infection Control
    King Edward Memorial Hospital
    Womens and Newborn Health Service
    email: catherine.jones@health.wa.gov.au

    ________________________________

    Behalf Of Lyn A. Golden

    We currently use OPA in a GUS system to process semi critical intra
    cavity ultrasound probes: Radiology department would like to change to a
    system that uses nebulised hydrogen peroxide.-Nanosonics Trophen EPR
    Does anyone have any comments? Have you used H2O2 as a disinfectant? Is
    there proof of disinfection by aerosoled particles?

    Cheers Lyn

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    #68695
    Thomson, Rachel EA
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    Hi Lyn,

    We also adopted the Trophon system at the RHH in 2009. Our organisation
    utilised the European data to support introduction of the system and
    after due consideration our Infection Control Committee supported
    purchase of a number of units.

    The systems have been well accepted and apart from a few teething
    problems with one unit we have experienced no ongoing issues and are
    happy with the simplicity and broad acceptance by staff of this system.

    Please feel free to contact me again individually if you wish.

    Kind regards

    Rachel

    Rachel Thomson

    Nurse Unit Manager

    Infection Prevention & Control Unit

    Royal Hobart Hospital

    E: rachel.thomson@dhhs.tas.gov.au

    ________________________________

    Behalf Of Lyn A. Golden

    We currently use OPA in a GUS system to process semi critical intra
    cavity ultrasound probes: Radiology department would like to change to a
    system that uses nebulised hydrogen peroxide.-Nanosonics Trophen EPR

    Does anyone have any comments? Have you used H2O2 as a disinfectant? Is
    there proof of disinfection by aerosoled particles?

    Cheers Lyn

    Lyn Golden

    Infection Prevention & Control Manager

    Echuca Regional Health

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    #68696
    Maree Sommerville
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    We have Trophon EPR in our medical imaging department and are increasing
    this to other areas within our service.

    The ultrasonographers find it very easy to use and it has been well
    received.

    Visually the probes that are disinfected in the Trophon are much
    cleaner.

    The only major problem we had was damage to the outer cover on the
    probes which was attributed to the machine.

    Further investigation revealed that staff did not open the door wide
    enough and when putting it in the machine, brushed against the latch and
    was damaged.

    An expensive error that was rectified with some education!

    Hydrogen Peroxide is also used in the Sterrad system and we use it for
    our flexible endoscopes in CSSD. One of its benefits is short
    sterilisation times.

    I am interested and easy method in tracking usage as with other
    disinfection processes but this is a foreign concept to
    ultrasonographers and the medical staff who will be the primary users.

    Any tips or comments greatly appreciated.

    Do other services using the Trophon track usage?

    Maree Sommerville
    Infection Control Nurse Consultant
    Mercy Hospital for Women
    163 Studley Road
    Heidelberg, Victoria, 3084

    ________________________________

    Behalf Of Lyn A. Golden

    We currently use OPA in a GUS system to process semi critical intra
    cavity ultrasound probes: Radiology department would like to change to a
    system that uses nebulised hydrogen peroxide.-Nanosonics Trophen EPR

    Does anyone have any comments? Have you used H2O2 as a disinfectant? Is
    there proof of disinfection by aerosoled particles?

    Cheers Lyn

    Lyn Golden

    Infection Prevention & Control Manager

    Echuca Regional Health

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    F 03 54825478

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