Self-activating air filtration device for aerosol control during luminal instruments drying in the sterile processing department.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Luminal instruments are characterized by their slender internal lumens, which make them particularly challenging to clean and dry. A common drying method used by Sterile Processing Department (SPD) technicians involves blowing high-pressure air into one end of the lumen to expel moisture. However, this process generates a significant amount of aerosols that may contain bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms. These aerosols can increase the microbial load in the SPD environment, leading to secondary contamination of other medical devices and posing health risks to SPD staff. Current methods used in SPD to reduce aerosols, such as gauze pockets and perforated boxes, have shown limited effectiveness.

Methods

This study designed and fabricated a self-activating a

SUBMITTER: Zheng W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12422485 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature