ASUM Conference
POCUS Poster Presentation
Ultrasound Probe Cross Infection Risk
The poster presentation is a literature review of various research and survey studies in ultrasound probe decontamination.
- Highlighting the risk of cross-contamination through the repeated use of probes as a vector for pathogen transmission based on evidence-based research.
- The survey studies provided further insights into the practicalities, infrastructure requirements and limitations of implementing Infection prevention process without dedicated guidelines and medical staff training.
What to Consider that Ensures Quality Health Outcomes When Using Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Australasian Society For Ultrasound In Medicine (ASUM) Conference Poster Presentation