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Infection prevention and control in ultrasound – best practice recommendations

The Ultrasound Working Group of the European Society of Radiology aims to highlight with these recommendations the importance of infection prevention and control in ultrasound.

 

 

 

Main messages:

  • Transducers must be cleaned/disinfected before first use and after every examination.
  • Low level disinfection is sufficient for standard US on intact skin.
  • High level disinfection is mandatory for endo-cavity US and all interventions.
  • Dedicated transducer covers must be used for endo-cavity US and all interventions.
  • Sterile gel should be used for all endo-cavity US and all interventions.

 

Article: Infection prevention and control in ultrasound – best practice recommendations from the European Society of Radiology Ultrasound Working Group

Authors: Christiane M. Nhysen, Hilary Humphreys, Roland J. Koerner et al