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Review
. 2017 May;43(5):1076-1079.
doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2017.01.002. Epub 2017 Feb 9.

Guidelines for Cleaning Transvaginal Ultrasound Transducers Between Patients

Jacques S Abramowicz  1 , David H Evans  2 , J Brian Fowlkes  3 , Karel Maršal  4 , Gail terHaar  5 ; WFUMB Safety Committee
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Review

Guidelines for Cleaning Transvaginal Ultrasound Transducers Between Patients

Jacques S Abramowicz et al. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2017 May.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to provide guidance regarding the cleaning and disinfection of transvaginal ultrasound probes. These recommendations are also applicable to transrectal probes.

Keywords: Infection control; Transducer cleaning; Ultrasound.

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