Applanation tonometer tip sterilization for adenovirus type 8.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1987
Abstract
Eighty-nine ophthalmologists in the Dallas-Fort Worth area were surveyed to find the methods used to sterilize applanation tonometer tips. Sixteen different methods were in use, with the most popular being alcohol wipes (26%) and diluted sodium hypochlorite soak (23%). Six of the most frequently used sterilization techniques were evaluated for removal of type 8 adenovirus applied to sterile tonometer tips. Adenovirus was removed or inactivated from applanation tonometer tip surfaces by using one of the following techniques: soaking inoculated tips for 15 minutes in diluted sodium hypochlorite (1:10 household bleach), 3% hydrogen peroxide, or 70% isopropyl alcohol; or wiping with alcohol "prep pads", 1:1000 merthiolate, or dry tissues.
Volume
94
Issue
12
First Page
1538
Last Page
1540
ISSN
0161-6420
Published In/Presented At
Craven, E. R., Butler, S. L., McCulley, J. P., & Luby, J. P. (1987). Applanation tonometer tip sterilization for adenovirus type 8. Ophthalmology, 94(12), 1538–1540. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0161-6420(87)33250-6
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
3431823
Department(s)
Department of Surgery
Document Type
Article