Comparison of utility and organizational impact of reusable and single-use rhinolaryngoscopes in a tertiary otorhinolaryngology department
The cost and effectiveness of RRLs and SURLs is influenced by the healthcare setting, procedure volume, and duration of device use. The adoption of SURLs can improve safety, streamline processes, and potentially reduce the risk of disease transmission.
Authors
- Gunnhildur Gudnadottir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5904-2043)
- Kirsten Nielsen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2318-168X)
- Johan Hellgren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0923-954X)
- Louise Hafsten
- Helena Dahl Travis
Institutions
- Reykjavík University (IS)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- National University Hospital of Iceland (IS)
- Ambu (Denmark) (DK)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2024-10-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2024.1380571
- Primary Topic
- Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset