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Nickel release from surgical instruments and operating room equipment
1Park Nicollet Contact Dermatitis Clinic, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. boydx181@umn.edu.
Dermatology Online Journal
|June 16, 2018
Summary
Nickel release from surgical instruments and operating room equipment was investigated. Some equipment, particularly items with direct patient contact, showed nickel release, highlighting potential exposure risks.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Materials Science
- Occupational Health
Background:
- No systematic studies have assessed nickel release from surgical instruments and equipment.
- Operating room equipment may pose exposure risks for nickel-sensitive individuals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate nickel release from commonly used surgical instruments and operating room equipment.
Main Methods:
- The dimethylglyoxime nickel spot test was employed.
- A variety of surgical instruments and operating room equipment were tested.
Main Results:
- Only 1 out of 128 surgical instruments tested positive for nickel release.
- 19 out of 43 operating room items released nickel, with 7 having direct patient/staff contact potential.
Conclusions:
- Hospital systems need to recognize surgical instruments and operating room equipment as potential nickel exposure sources.
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