Street I, Hamann J, Harries M
ENT Department, Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton, UK.
Surgeon. 2006 Feb;4(1):11-3. doi: 10.1016/s1479-666x(06)80015-6.
Several options exist with regard to flexible pharyngo-laryngoscope sterilisation. We audited the use of disposable sheaths in our department over a six-month period.
A cost-analysis was performed and the advantages and disadvantages of this system were compared with several alternative options.
We found that the overall cost of disposable sheaths averaged ł4008 per month over a six-month period. We subsequently introduced chlorine dioxide (ClO2) wipes as a means of disinfection. Chlorine dioxide wipes have enabled a monthly saving of ł3145 over sheath usage. Additionally, they meet health regulation requirements and are a convenient, cost-effective alternative to sheaths.
The limiting factors, including time and financial issues, involved in nasendoscope disinfection are discussed.
We have found chlorine dioxide wipes to be a satisfactory alternative means of nasendoscope disinfection. Possible time constraints aside, there are no advantages of sheath use over our current method. Chlorine dioxide wipes are also preferable from a financial point of view.
对于可弯曲咽喉镜的消毒有多种选择。我们对本部门在六个月期间一次性护套的使用情况进行了审核。
进行了成本分析，并将该系统的优缺点与几种替代方案进行了比较。
我们发现，在六个月期间，一次性护套的总成本平均每月为4008英镑。随后，我们引入了二氧化氯（ClO2）擦拭巾作为一种消毒手段。二氧化氯擦拭巾每月比使用护套节省3145英镑。此外，它们符合卫生法规要求，是一种方便且经济高效的护套替代品。
讨论了鼻内镜消毒中涉及的限制因素，包括时间和财务问题。
我们发现二氧化氯擦拭巾是鼻内镜消毒的一种令人满意的替代方法。除了可能存在的时间限制外，使用护套相比我们目前的方法没有任何优势。从财务角度来看，二氧化氯擦拭巾也更可取。
