Open AccessComparison of efficacy and cost-effectiveness of 0.55% ortho-phthalaldehyde and 2% glutaraldehyde for disinfection of laryngoscopes: A prospective pilot study
Author(s) -
Priyanka Pradeep Karnik,
Nandini Dave,
Gita Nataraj,
Rajarshi Gupta,
Madhu Garasia
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
indian journal of anaesthesia/indian journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.645
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 0976-2817
pISSN - 0019-5049
DOI - 10.4103/ija.ija_22_17
Subject(s) - medicine , glutaraldehyde , chlorhexidine , laryngoscopes , intubation , laryngoscopy , surgery , anesthesia , dentistry , pathology
The laryngoscope is a potential source of cross-infection as it involves contact with the mucous membrane, saliva and occasionally blood. This study compared efficacy and cost-effectiveness of two Centre for Disease Control approved agents for disinfection of laryngoscope blades.