Reuse of hospital bedpans

Revista Brasileira de Enfermagem

关键词: Bedpans;    Decontamination;    Disinfection;    Hygiene;    Equipment Reuse;   

DOI  :  10.1590/0034-7167-2020-1040

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

ABSTRACTObjectives: to evaluate the results of two methods of hospital bedpan reprocessing.Methods: cross-sectional study. Hospital bedpans containing a biological material contamination simulator or organic matter were submitted to manual cleaning followed by disinfection with 70% alcohol solution or thermodisinfection. Permanence of simulated contamination was evaluated by using the fluorescence technique and presence of organic matter was verified by carrying out the protein detection test.Results: the contamination simulator was found in bedpans submitted to both processes. The seat was dirtier after manual cleaning (p=0.044) in comparison with the result obtained with thermodisinfection. Automatized decontamination led to worse results when compared to the manual procedure for the scoop and external bottom (p=0.000). The protein detection test was positive in two items after thermodisinfection.Conclusions: manual cleaning followed by rubbing with 70% alcohol solution proved more effective than automatized cleaning in the reprocessing of hospital bedpans. There are relevant issues regarding reuse of hospital bedpans.

【 授权许可】

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