Evaluating the efficacy of reprocessing contaminated single use devices for re-use in intensive care unit in Ethiopia
The reprocessing protocol employed in this study demonstrated absence of culturable bacteria from used SUDs. However, since the assessment was limited to surface swabbing of a small number of devices collected from a single facility and targeted only selected bacterial pathogens, the presence of other potential pathogens could not be completely ruled out. There is a need to assess the impact of the reprocessing procedure on the structural integrity and functionality of these devices. If SUDs are being reused, the efficacy of the decontamination method should be ascertained to mitigate the risk of transmission of pathogens between patients.
Authors
- Yamirot Merga Duffa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7153-9666)
- Zelalem Tazu Bonger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2604-5632)
- Joan-Miquel Balada-Llasat
- Tadesse Eguale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6686-2370)
- Zelalem Negash Mekuria
- Eyasu Tigabu Seyoum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2362-9018)
- Eden Dagnachew Zeleke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2808-2162)
- Feyissa Regassa Senbato
- Zerihun Shimelis Kasa
- Samuel Muluye Welelaw
- Shu-Hua Wang
- Kibrewossen Kiflu Aklilu
- Leulseged Takele Chekol
Institutions
- Ohio Department of Health (US)
- Ethiopian Public Health Institute (ET)
- International Trachoma Initiative (ET)
- Tikur Anbessa Hospital (ET)
- Addis Ababa University (ET)
- The Ohio State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
- Published
- 2025-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-025-01683-7
- Primary Topic
- Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00