Handpiece decontamination survey

Electric Handpiece Systems

1.Eikenberg S. Comparison of the cutting efficiencies of electric motor and air turbine dental handpieces. Gen Dent 2001;49(2):199-204. 2.Eikenberg S, Roman D, Debuque R, Gerrono D, Harris E. Protocol 451: Development of lightweight, low cube, portable dental field equipment. http://hayeshandpiece.com/Army_Study_On_Electric_Handpieces.pdf. Accessed Oct. 27, 2006. 3.Watson TF, Flanagan D, Stone ...

Hydraulic turbine contra-angle handpiece.

Inducing Safer Electrosurgical Handpiece Storage.

Background Improper storage of the electrosurgical handpiece has been identified as an operating room hazard. OBJECTIVE To test among representative surgical personnel two different methods of improving safety performance: a demonstration/lecture session, and improved equipment arrangement on the operating field. METHODS A field experiment occurred in the classroom and in the operating room...

Molar band re-use and decontamination: a survey of specialists.

OBJECTIVE To determine the pattern of use and re-use of orthodontic molar bands, and examine infection control measures in a sample of UK orthodontists. DESIGN Questionnaire survey. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Questionnaires were sent to 204 individuals selected at random from the UK Specialist Orthodontist list. Follow-up questionnaires were sent to those that had not replied within 8 weeks. An o...

Decontamination.

Decontamination is the removal or reduction of chemical, biologic, or radiologic agents from the patient's skin, mucosa, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract. Decontamination is an important step in decreasing the clinical effects of the agent on the patient, as well as protecting coworkers from exposure. For most agents and the vast majority of scenarios, the removal of clothing and a simple 5- t...