High Level Disinfection of the Ultrasound Probe in Radiology

In this video we explain how to use the Trophon Machine to apply High Level Disinfection (HLD) to contaminated ultrasound probes.  HDL refers to disinfection that kills all (with the exception of high level) bacterial spores.  It should be used for any probe that comes into contact with bodily fluids, such as blood or vomitus.  Low level disinfection (LLD) refers to disinfection that kills vegetative bacteria, as well as mycobacteria, viruses and most fungi, but does not kill bacteria spores.  The Clinell green wipes are used for this purpose. 

More detail about HLD and LLD can be found in the following documents:

ASUM:

ACEM:

Introsduction to PoCUS at TSH and use of the Sonosite Xporte

 

Click here for the YouTube link:  https://youtu.be/augix5pe-QA

This is a 15 minute video taking you through the basics of using our US machine.

Topics covered:

  • Labelling, saving and exporting images
  • Storage and cleaning of the machine
  • Documenting your scans on EMR
  • Storing your logbook on the TSH google drive