A Study of Bacterial Flora Present on Disinfected Crash Cart Laryngoscopes

Background: Laryngoscope is an instrument to facilitate placement of endotracheal tube which finds its use both in OTs and crash carts for emergency resuscitation patients. The blade the comes contact with mucosal surface during this procedure. Yet, there absence clear cut guidelines disinfection different parts (blade handle) instrument. Materials methods: This observational prospective study was conducted over a period 5 months on previously used disinfected laryngoscopes placed various areas (emergency, ICUs) our hospital. Swabs were collected from three each laryngoscope: (A), front part handle top (B), handle's knurled (C). Bacterial growth identification noted using standard microbiological techniques. Data entered analyzed MS Excel sheet. Results: In study, 213 samples (71 A, B, C sites) obtained hospital 32.4% contaminated. highest percentage contaminated belonged Emergency department, known high throughput area. blades positive 16.9% (12/71) cases, light 14.08% (10/71) cases 18.3% (13/71) cases. Among organisms isolated, Coagulase negative Staphylococcus commonest (37.1%) followed by MSSA (22.9%) MRSA (20%) sites laryngoscopes. Conclusion: A sensitization towards proper cleaning must. Centralized services all are must ensuring sterility.