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Does anyone have information on the use of probe covers in diagnostic ultrasound, specifically for TOE probes and where to obtain these?
The WA Health dept has released an Operational directive for Prevention of Cross Infection in Ultrasound and states that all intracavity ultrasound transducers must be covered before insertion. We have been unable to find a suitable cover for the TOE probes and the one we have used does not allow adequate visualisation during the procedure.
Do other states have this requirement?
Kind regards,Barbara Elliott I Coordinator Infection Prevention & Control I St John of God Subiaco Hospital
Level 3, 12 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008
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Hi Barbara
Not sure about all other states without going in to check each one, but Victoria has a ‘should’ on covers for all transducers:
“Transvaginal, transrectal and transoesophageal ultrasound probes…should be covered for the procedure with a disposable impermeable cover.”Ref RICPRAC Infection Prevention & Control Manual, 3rd Ed 2008, p 22 of section 9.1: Cleaning Disinfection and Sterilisation of Reusable Medical
EquipmentIt may be worthwhile contacting a Victorian cardiology practice.
I’m fairly certain that most states have something similar.
Cheers
Diane HobdayAccreditation Manager – DIAS
National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
1/675 Victoria Street
Abbotsford VIC 306703 9274 8200
http://www.nata.com.auDoes anyone have information on the use of probe covers in diagnostic ultrasound, specifically for TOE probes and where to obtain these?
The WA Health dept has released an Operational directive for Prevention of Cross Infection in Ultrasound and states that all intracavity ultrasound transducers must be covered before insertion. We have been unable to find a suitable cover for the TOE probes and the one we have used does not allow adequate visualisation during the procedure.
Do other states have this requirement?
Kind regards,
Barbara Elliott I Coordinator Infection Prevention & Control I St John of God Subiaco Hospital
Level 3, 12 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008
P: 08 9382 6871 F: 08 9382 6785 M: 0413706384 E: barbara.elliott@sjog.org.au
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The Victorian Government has not issued such a directive but did refer
to high level disinfection (see link) way back in 2008.http://www.health.vic.gov.au/hospitalcirculars/circ08/circ0108.htm
For the use of covers, ASUM (Australian Society for Ultrasound Medicine)
recommend 38 microns. This is echoed in the ASA (Australian Sonographers
Association). The policies are available on-line from both these
organisations. The literature they use mostly refers to
gynaecological/obstetric use of intracavity ultrasound.What is the rationale to cover TOE probes when we do not cover
gastroscopes bronchoscopes or duodenoscopes? Is it used to facilitate
the sound wave? There are risks, given that the cover has to go past
teeth and may break on the way down, thus causing a possible
obstruction. I would think the most important action would be cleaning
and sterilisation/disinfection and storage afterwards.Happy to be further educated.
Good luck with it all.
Maree Sommerville
Infection Control Coordinator
Mercy Hospital for Women
________________________________
Behalf Of Barbara Elliott
Does anyone have information on the use of probe covers in diagnostic
ultrasound, specifically for TOE probes and where to obtain these?The WA Health dept has released an Operational directive for Prevention
of Cross Infection in Ultrasound and states that all intracavity
ultrasound transducers must be covered before insertion. We have been
unable to find a suitable cover for the TOE probes and the one we have
used does not allow adequate visualisation during the procedure.Do other states have this requirement?
Kind regards,
Barbara Elliott I Coordinator Infection Prevention & Control I St John
of God Subiaco HospitalLevel 3, 12 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008
P: 08 9382 6871 F: 08 9382 6785 M: 0413706384 E:
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Hi List Members,
I have previously had issues with compliance on using covers for TOE probes. The reasons given by Doctors for not using it were that it 1) reduced vision and 2) the risk of patient obstruction if the cover came off / was damaged.
How have other facilities addressed these concerns?
Kind regards,Fiona De Sousa
Infection Prevention & Control Coordinator
Sydney Adventist Hospital
Fiona.Desousa@sah.org.au
185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, NSW, 2076
________________________________The Victorian Government has not issued such a directive but did refer to high level disinfection (see link) way back in 2008.
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/hospitalcirculars/circ08/circ0108.htm
For the use of covers, ASUM (Australian Society for Ultrasound Medicine) recommend 38 microns. This is echoed in the ASA (Australian Sonographers Association). The policies are available on-line from both these organisations. The literature they use mostly refers to gynaecological/obstetric use of intracavity ultrasound.
What is the rationale to cover TOE probes when we do not cover gastroscopes bronchoscopes or duodenoscopes? Is it used to facilitate the sound wave? There are risks, given that the cover has to go past teeth and may break on the way down, thus causing a possible obstruction. I would think the most important action would be cleaning and sterilisation/disinfection and storage afterwards.
Happy to be further educated.
Good luck with it all.
Maree Sommerville
Infection Control Coordinator
Mercy Hospital for Women
________________________________Does anyone have information on the use of probe covers in diagnostic ultrasound, specifically for TOE probes and where to obtain these?
The WA Health dept has released an Operational directive for Prevention of Cross Infection in Ultrasound and states that all intracavity ultrasound transducers must be covered before insertion. We have been unable to find a suitable cover for the TOE probes and the one we have used does not allow adequate visualisation during the procedure.
Do other states have this requirement?
Kind regards,
Barbara Elliott I Coordinator Infection Prevention & Control I St John of God Subiaco Hospital
Level 3, 12 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008
P: 08 9382 6871 F: 08 9382 6785 M: 0413706384 E: barbara.elliott@sjog.org.au
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Hi
As noted yesterday RICPRAC has a should on covers, not a must. RICPRAC also mentions the 38 micron covers. High-level disinfection is required for endocavity transducers in all states and goes back to TGO54 definitions and requirements. It is my understanding that the reason covers are suggested for ultrasound probes is that they do not detract from image quality, and as the probes cannot usually be thermally disinfected, the additional protection is encouraged.
If there is another reason, Im keen to hear about it!
Cheers
Diane HobdayAccreditation Manager – DIAS
National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
1/675 Victoria Street
Abbotsford VIC 306703 9274 8200
http://www.nata.com.auFrom: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Maree Sommerville
Sent: Monday, 4 February 2013 6:04 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: Re: TOE Probe coversThe Victorian Government has not issued such a directive but did refer to high level disinfection (see link) way back in 2008.
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/hospitalcirculars/circ08/circ0108.htm
For the use of covers, ASUM (Australian Society for Ultrasound Medicine) recommend 38 microns. This is echoed in the ASA (Australian Sonographers Association). The policies are available on-line from both these organisations. The literature they use mostly refers to gynaecological/obstetric use of intracavity ultrasound.
What is the rationale to cover TOE probes when we do not cover gastroscopes bronchoscopes or duodenoscopes? Is it used to facilitate the sound wave? There are risks, given that the cover has to go past teeth and may break on the way down, thus causing a possible obstruction. I would think the most important action would be cleaning and sterilisation/disinfection and storage afterwards.
Happy to be further educated.
Good luck with it all.
Maree Sommerville
Infection Control Coordinator
Mercy Hospital for Women
________________________________
From: ACIPC Infexion Connexion [mailto:AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU] On Behalf Of Barbara Elliott
Sent: Monday, 4 February 2013 1:40 PM
To: AICALIST@AICALIST.ORG.AU
Subject: TOE Probe coversDoes anyone have information on the use of probe covers in diagnostic ultrasound, specifically for TOE probes and where to obtain these?
The WA Health dept has released an Operational directive for Prevention of Cross Infection in Ultrasound and states that all intracavity ultrasound transducers must be covered before insertion. We have been unable to find a suitable cover for the TOE probes and the one we have used does not allow adequate visualisation during the procedure.
Do other states have this requirement?
Kind regards,
Barbara Elliott I Coordinator Infection Prevention & Control I St John of God Subiaco Hospital
Level 3, 12 Salvado Road SUBIACO WA 6008
P: 08 9382 6871 F: 08 9382 6785 M: 0413706384 E: barbara.elliott@sjog.org.au
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