Hydrogen Peroxide Vapour in the Proximity of Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilisers

Background: Some employees engaged in central services in a hospital have experienced irritation to the eyes and throat near the hydrogen peroxide (HP) steriliser. Method: The concentrations of hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) in the proximity of HP sterilisers (low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas p...

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Published inJapanese Journal of Infection Prevention and Control Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 239 - 242
Main Authors YOSHIDA, Rika, KOBAYASHI, Hiroyoshi
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japanese Society for Infection Prevention and Control 2011
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Circumstance
Hydrogen Peroxide
Steriliser
Vapour
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Summary:Background: Some employees engaged in central services in a hospital have experienced irritation to the eyes and throat near the hydrogen peroxide (HP) steriliser. Method: The concentrations of hydrogen peroxide vapour (HPV) in the proximity of HP sterilisers (low-temperature hydrogen peroxide gas plasma steriliser: Sterrad NX®, Sterrad 100S®, and Sterrad 200®, Johnson & Johnson, and Low-temperature vaporized hydrogen peroxide steriliser: Amsco V-PRO1®, Sakura Seiki) were measured with an electrochemical detector. Results: HPV was present at higher concentrations than anticipated. Conclusion: Adequate air conditioning, donning gloves for bag handling, supplied-air respirator use for door opening, and other measures for the security of healthcare personnel should be seriously reevaluated.
ISSN:1882-532X
1883-2407
DOI:10.4058/jsei.26.239