| Author/Editor | Pintarič, Robert; Matela, Jože; Pintarič, Štefan | |
| Title | The use of neutral electrolyzed oxidizing water for disinfection of 3.0T MRI scanner | |
| Type | članek | |
| Vol. and No. | Letnik 1, št. 1 | |
| Publication year | 2015 | |
| Volume | str. [1]-3, article no. 1003 | |
| Language | eng | |
| Abstract | Introduction: Devices for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) represent the specific conditions for disinfection. Among the relevant facts include the presence of electronic equipment in a single device that limits the possibility of selecting the appropriate biocide to disinfect the device. Disinfectants of choice are therefore expected to possess properties such as rapid, residue-free action without any damaging effect on the sensitive electronic equipment. The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of Neutral Electrolyzed Oxidizing Water (NEOW) using two different methods of disinfection on 3.0 T MRI Scanner. Materials and Methods: The MRI room disinfection was completed by using the sprayer and the method of cold fogging. The presence of micro-organisms before and after the aerosolization was recorded with the help of sedimentation and analyse the total number of Colony-Forming Units CFU. The CFU was evaluated in absolute and log values. Results: After disinfection we found reduction of microbial NEOW over 90% or more than 1log10 CFU/ cm2. With cold fogging disinfection, we found a reduction in the number of microorganisms by an average of 3.32 log10 CFU/cm2. Based on the results of the experiment we can conclude that with the model of NEOW SteriplantN in practical terms we can see over 90% reduction of microorganisms (> 1log10 CFU/cm2) on MRI. The use of NEOW proved to be efficient and safe in all applied ways. Also, no eventual damage to exposed devices or staff was recorded. Discussion: The use of the biocide aerosol Steriplant%N in practical terms in prepared space in which substantially reduces the burden of microorganisms. We believe that this helps to establish a bio-security between operational and diagnostic interventions. Considering the fact that the biocide aerosolization needs 6-8 ml of biocide solution / 1m3 can reach very small amounts of disinfectant effects on equipment. | |
| Keywords | elektrolizirana oksidacijska voda dezinfekcija mikroorganizmi infekcije varnost radiologija operma in naprave |