Automated versus manual disinfection of transvaginal ultrasound probes – a clinical study

Objectives: Disinfection of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) probes is currently under discussion in Europe. As there is a potential risk of nosocomial infection, an appropriate disinfection method has to be used. Automated methods are relatively new in Europe and scientific background is scarce, so in this study we compared an automated method to our standard method. Methods: For this purpose, we designed a prospective randomised controlled clinical study. Currently, we are collecting samples from TVUS probes in our outpatient department. In one group disinfection is done with Antigermix® (high level disinfection…