Promising technologies for pre-sterilization ultrasonic cleaning of medical devices for patient safety in physiotherapy and medical rehabilitation

Abstract

Intensive introduction of innovative technologies into practice in order to improve the effectiveness of treatment and diagnostic measures and reduce the negative impact on the human body nevertheless contributes to the emergence of adverse events directly related to the provision of medical care. In the complex of anti-epidemic measures aimed at eliminating infection in medical organisations, a major role belongs to the correct organisation and performance of pre-sterilisation cleaning of medical devices. Technologies of processing of medical devices and pre-sterilisation cleaning should be convenient and safe to use, have no damaging effect on the processed items, be highly effective and at the same time not labour-intensive. Today cleaning with the use of ultrasonic units remains promising, with the help of which the standardisation of the treatment process is carried out, the influence of the human factor on the quality of cleaning is reduced, and the control of the main critical parameters of the process is carried out in automatic mode. The purpose of the work is to justify the need to maintain the safety of the patient and staff using the promising use of ultrasonic influences. The results of this literature review reflect information about the safety and effectiveness of the method of ultrasonic pre-sterilization cleaning of medical instruments used in physiotherapy and medical rehabilitation. Basic information is provided about the physical essence of the ultrasonic cleaning process, its effect on biological systems from the standpoint of physical, biological and chemical effects, which ensures the safety of manipulations and procedures in physiotherapy and medical rehabilitation.