Microbial Contamination on Used Surgical Instruments

Microbial contamination of surgical instruments used for laparotomy.

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to determine the risk of contamination of surgical instruments according to the type of instrument and the surgical procedure. METHODS Microbiologic examination was conducted on 140 pairs of forceps used in 24 elective laparotomies. These included 60 pairs of tissue forceps and 80 pairs of DeBakey forceps. Microbes on their surface were recovered using a m...

Microbial contamination of musical wind instruments.

Retrospective and prospective studies were used to assess the numbers, types and persistence of microbes that contaminate wind instruments. All previously played instruments (n = 20) harbored viable bacteria as well as mold and/or yeast. Reedinstruments consistently carried higher microbial loads than did flutes or trumpets. Instruments played within the previous three days bore typical mouth f...

Microbial load in instruments used in surgeries classified as clean

Evaluation of Microbial Contamination in Frequently Used Fomites in Kuwait

In today’s diverse human activities, hidden micro-organisms in indoor and outdoor environments are inescapable and impose dangerous health issues. In recent years, with the introduction of advanced technologies in houses, hospitals, industry, and other environments, the apprehension has increased. The interest in evaluating the level of microbial contamination in places at risk has increased an...

On Indian Surgical Instruments; Illustrated

ON INDIAN SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS; ILLUSTRATED. By E. Temple Weight, M.D., F.R.C.S. (Exam.) Bengal Medical Service. The illustration represents fourteen instruments used by native medical practitioners as follows: No. 1. Lithotomy knife, inches long. 2. Do. do. 9 ,, 3. Do. forceps, 8f ,, 4. Do. scoop. 9 5. Goat's horn, used instead of No. 4, 6j inches long. 6. Blacksmith's tooth forceps, 10 inches...