Manual and Automated Cleaning Are Equally Effective for the Removal of Organic Contaminants From Laparoscopic Instruments

2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
pp. 58-63 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamara Carolina de Camargo ◽  
Alda Graciele Claudio dos Santos Almeida ◽  
Camila Quartim de Moraes Bruna ◽  
Caroline Lopes Ciofi-Silva ◽  
Flávia Morais Gomes Pinto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Study ◽  
Organic Contaminants ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Organic Residues ◽  
Ultrasonic Cleaning ◽  
Laparoscopic Instruments ◽  
Experimental Laboratory ◽  
Cleaning Methods ◽  
Automated Methods

OBJECTIVETo compare the effectiveness of manual and automated methods for cleaning laparoscopic instruments.DESIGNExperimental laboratory study.METHODSWe evaluated 4 methods of cleaning laparoscopic instruments: (1) manual-only cleaning and rinsing with potable tap water; (2) manual cleaning and rinsing with potable tap water, followed by ultrasonic cleaning without rinsing; (3) manual cleaning and rinsing with potable tap water followed by ultrasonic cleaning and rinsing with potable tap water; and (4) manual cleaning and rinsing with potable tap water, followed by ultrasonic cleaning and rinsing: first with potable tap water and then with sterile distilled water. Organic residues of protein, hemoglobin, and carbohydrates were evaluated using spectrophotometry.RESULTSThe various cleaning methods tested did not result in statistically significant differences (P>.05) in the levels of investigated organic residues.CONCLUSIONSAll cleaning and rinsing methods tested were found to be effective in reducing the levels of organic residues on laparoscopic instruments. Thus, there is no advantage gained by supplementing manual-only cleaning with automated ultrasonic cleaning, nor was there a difference between rinsing with potable tap versus sterile distilled water.Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018;39:58–63

When Apologies for Injustice Matter

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 239-247 ◽  
Author(s):  
David De Cremer ◽  
Barbara C. Schouten
Keyword(s):  
Laboratory Study ◽  
Interaction Effect ◽  
Interactive Effect ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Fairness Perceptions ◽  
Organizational Survey ◽  
Experimental Laboratory

The present research examined the idea that the effectiveness of apologies on promoting fairness perceptions depends on how meaningful and sincere the apology is experienced. More precisely, it was predicted that apologies are more effective when they are communicated by an authority being respectful to others. A study using a cross-sectional organizational survey showed that an apology (relative to giving no apology) revealed higher fairness perceptions, but only so when the authority was respectful rather than disrespectful. In a subsequent experimental laboratory study the same interaction effect (as in Study 1) on fairness perceptions was found. In addition, a similar interaction effect also emerged on participants’ self-evaluations in terms of relational appreciation (i.e., feeling valued and likeable). Finally, these self-evaluations accounted (at least partly) for the interactive effect on fairness perceptions.

Effect of Different Cleaning and Sterilization Methods on the Surface Morphology of Mini-implants

2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (9) ◽  
pp. 1974-1977
Author(s):  
Silvia Izabella Pop ◽  
Dana Cristina Bratu ◽  
Violeta Valentina Merie ◽  
Mariana Pacurar ◽  
Catalin Petru Simon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Surface Topography ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Mini Implants ◽  
Cleaning Methods ◽  
Sem Analyses

The objective of this study was to analyse morphological and surface topography variations of two types of mini-implants after using different chemical and physical cleaning methods and autoclaved sterilization. One hundred mini-implants from two different manufacturers were used in this study. The mini-implants from each manufacturer were divided in five groups, each consisting of ten samples: G0 new, unused, G1 ultrasonically cleaned, G2 chemically cleaned, G3 sandblasted, G4 cleaned with distilled water. SEM analyses of the mini-implants were performed. Only procedures used in samples from group G2 and G3 removed the tissue remains from the mini-implants surface.

Influence of Learning on Taste Preferences

1966 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 445-446 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Thomas Young
Keyword(s):  
Tap Water ◽  
Taste Preferences ◽  
Distilled Water

Further discussion of the Schnorr and Brookshire study of the preference between distilled water and tap water, with comments and suggestions.

scholarly journals Hydraulic Conductivity of Compacted Lime-Softening Sludge Used as Landfill Liners

2019 ◽  
Vol 230 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Agnieszka Dąbska
Keyword(s):  
Hydraulic Conductivity ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Landfill Liners ◽  
Water Permeation ◽  
Lime Softening ◽  
Approximate Polynomial ◽  
Hazardous Waste Landfills

AbstractThe research goal was to investigate the hydraulic conductivity of compacted lime-softening sludge as a material to be applied to landfill liners. In doing so, the effect of compaction and moulding moisture content on the sludge hydraulic conductivity was assessed. An approximate polynomial k10mean at hydraulic gradients ≥30 for degree of compaction (0.95–1.05) and moulding moisture content (28%–36%) was determined. The results of short-term tap water permeation tests revealed that all hydraulic conductivity values were less than 2.5•10–8 m/s. A lowest hydraulic conductivity of 6.5•10–9 m/s, as well as a corresponding moisture content of 31% were then established. The long-term hydraulic conductivity was measured with tap water, distilled water, NaOH and HCl solutions and municipal waste leachate. The factors of permeating liquids and permeation time significantly affected the initial hydraulic conductivity. The long-term hydraulic conductivity increased for NaOH and HCl solutions and decreased for tap and distilled water. A significant reduction of hydraulic conductivity was observed for leachate permeation. The investigated material met the requirements for the liner systems of inert landfill sites regardless of pH and the limit value for hazardous and non-hazardous waste landfills.

Evaluation of Millipore Cartridge-type Water Treatment Systems for Microbiological Applications

1979 ◽  
Vol 42 (8) ◽  
pp. 654-655 ◽  
Author(s):  
BARBARA L. GREEN ◽  
WARREN LITSKY
Keyword(s):  
Water Treatment ◽  
Produced Water ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Ionic Species ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Microbiology Laboratory ◽  
Type Water ◽  
Control Water ◽  
Q System

Two different cartridge-type water treatment systems were evaluated for use in the microbiology laboratory, employing the Distilled Water Suitability Test (DWST). The Milli-Q system fed by distilled water and the Milli-R/Q system fed by tap water both produced water acceptable for microbiological use as measured by the DWST. Concentrations of ionic species (as measured by conductivity) in Milli-Q and Milli-R/Q products were significantly lower than in the double distilled control water.

The Effect of Ultrasonic Cleaning Methods on Rubber Base Impression Materials

1978 ◽  
Vol 57 (9-10) ◽  
pp. 939-939 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lewis Lorton ◽  
R.W. Phillips ◽  
M.L. Swartz
Keyword(s):  
Ultrasonic Cleaning ◽  
Impression Materials ◽  
Cleaning Methods

Changes in specific airway resistance during prolonged breathing of moist air

1970 ◽  
Vol 48 (9) ◽  
pp. 592-597 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Norris Melville ◽  
W. T. Josenhans ◽  
W. T. Ulmer
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Water Content ◽  
Water Loss ◽  
Healthy Subjects ◽  
Airway Resistance ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Moist Air ◽  
Specific Airway Resistance ◽  
Water Elimination

Effects of increased water content of inspired air at 21–38 °C on specific airway resistance (sRaw) in 107 healthy subjects were measured with a body plethysmograph. Mean sRaw increased insignificantly at 23 °C with 92% relative humidity (water content, 20.7 g∙m−3) for up to 71 h but became significant at 6 h with water content 25 g∙m−3. Increases were greater when evaporated tap water was inhaled than when distilled water was used. It is postulated that the increase in sRaw is due to mucosal swelling and to contaminants in tap water. A theory of respiratory "water elimination" is proposed to replace the concept of respiratory water loss.

INFLUENCE OF ORGANIC MATTER ON THE GERMICIDAL EFFICIENCY OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM AND HYPOCHLORITE COMPOUNDS

1948 ◽  
Vol 26f (2) ◽  
pp. 91-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. K. Johns
Keyword(s):  
Staphylococcus Aureus ◽  
Organic Matter ◽  
Quaternary Ammonium ◽  
Tap Water ◽  
Skim Milk ◽  
Distilled Water ◽  
Water Solutions ◽  
E Coli ◽  
Test Organisms ◽  
High Concentrations

Using Staphylococcus aureus and Eschericha coli as test organisms, the influence of various concentrations of skim milk on the germicidal potency of Roccal and of Dalglish hypochlorite solutions was studied. Both germicides retained their activity in the presence of unexpectedly high concentrations of skim milk, especially against S. aureus. Small concentrations frequently showed a slight potentiating effect in both laboratory and plant tests. The effectiveness of the hypochlorite fell off sharply beyond a certain concentration, while that of Roccal declined more gradually. Solutions of Roccal prepared with tap water were decidedly less active against E. coli than those prepared with distilled water. With the hypochlorite, tap water solutions were equally effective. Against S. aureus, a similar difference was noted although to a lesser extent. Added skim milk depressed the germicidal action of tap water solutions of Roccal to a greater extent than for distilled water solutions, while for the hypochlorite the reverse held true.

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