The risk of contaminated ultrasound gels in the intensive care unit: lessons from an outbreak of <i>Burkholderia cenocepacia</i>
This outbreak highlights the risks of contaminated medical products, specifically ultrasound gels. Effective environmental sampling, rapid identification, and clear communication with health authorities were key to controlling the outbreak. We have since revised our protocols to mandate the use of sterile gel for invasive procedures and continue monitoring for potential contamination in ultrasound gels.
Authors
- Gabriel Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3513-428X)
- S. Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4522-8468)
- Sarathamani Rethenam
- Peng Sii Yong
- Michelle Ang
- Paul Anantharajah Tambyah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0405-771X)
- Lilibeth Silagan Alenton
- Lasantha Ratnayake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1341-8452)
- Ling Chee Poh
- Surinder Pada (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2384-376X)
- Yong Yuan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2411-6521)
- Gerald Chua
- Beevifatimah Ahamed Sha
Institutions
- Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (SG)
- Woodlands Health Campus (SG)
- National University Hospital (SG)
- National Centre for Infectious Diseases (SG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2025.182
- Primary Topic
- Vibrio bacteria research studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00