Reusing Surgical Materials for Cataract Surgery: An Assessment of Potential Contamination.
Aakriti Garg ShuklaDavid F ChangThamizhselvi DhanaseelanVellam Ramakrishnan VivekanandanJoseph GubertAlan L RobinRengaraj VenkateshPublished in: Journal of cataract and refractive surgery (2024)
Bacterial or fungal growth was not found in extensive microbiological cultures of IUSS-sterilized ophthalmic surgical instruments, and cataract surgical products that were reused in multiple patients. This microbiological data complements clinical endophthalmitis data from 2 million consecutive cases at the Aravind Eye Hospital, suggesting that their instrument and surgical supply processing practices may allow for safe and sustainable ophthalmic care.
Keyphrases
- cataract surgery
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- patient reported outcomes
- chronic kidney disease
- electronic health record
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- palliative care
- primary care
- risk assessment
- emergency department
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- health risk
- drinking water
- human health
- heavy metals
- health insurance
- affordable care act
- acute care