A pilot study of the effects of a vacuum sealing barrier method for photostimulable phosphor plates regarding plate damage and prevention of microbiological cross-contamination

Publication date: Available online 29 May 2018
Source:Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
Author(s): Ilkay Peker, Enver Peker, Adil Basman, Gulcin Akca, Mesut Enes Odabas, Nur Haciosmanoglu, Bulent Altunkaynak, Zuhre Akarslan
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a new sealing method for preventing cross-contamination of photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates.Study designTwelve new PSP plates were divided into three groups (PSP-a, PSP-b, and PSP- c) and placed in three different barriers (two different brands of envelopes and a vacuum sealing method). All plates were exposed to x-rays with an aluminum step wedge and the images were evaluated for the presence of any artifacts. After radiography, the PSP plates were removed from the barriers. The barriers and the PSP plates were disinfected and cultured to assess any microorganism burden. Subsequently, the PSP plates were coated again with all barriers. The barriers were then contaminated and microbiological specimens were collected. Subsequently, the barriers were wiped with alcohol. The PSP plates were removed, and microbiological specimens were obtained.ResultsNo artifacts were recorded on the radiographic images on the sensors in any group. Microorganisms were detected on the PSP plates placed in envelopes. No colonization of microorganisms was detected on the vacuum sealed PSP plates.ConclusionsThe new vacuum-sealing method may be useful in preventing cross-contamination of PSP plates during radiographic procedures.



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