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The WBC, CRP, IL-1 and IL-8 for three groups were analyzed. They played an important role in the development of infections. Above infection indicators proved a distinguishing difference between the 3 groups. All infection indicators were increased in 3 groups on the next day after surgery, this may be due to the stress reaction as a result of the surgery.
Unmodified group exhibited highest WBC, CRP, IL-1 and IL-8 levels due to lack of CHX and foreign body reactions after 7 days of implantation. Ultimately, all infection indicators of rats in the unmodified group remained higher than normal level after 6 weeks of implantation.
This showed that the infection cannot be effectively controlled. Since no bacteria were injected in rats and performed aseptic operation during surgery, no infection occurred in the SHAM group, all inflammation indicators were at normal levels. We used the small-animal X-ray fluorescence tomography to inspect and evaluate the metaphysis of tibial plateau in all rats.
Because the infection could not be effectively controlled, there observed severe infection in the rat's knee joint of unmodified group. Specifically, the tibial plateau of the unmodified group was characterized by an irregular partially osteolytic lesion, more serious was that adjacent bone tissue is also infected and soft tissue becomes swollen, part of patella, femoral condyle and tibial plateau were translucent Fig.
This might be caused by the spread of bacteria. To quantify the extent of bone infection, we follow the bone infection radiological evaluation system proposed by Lucke et al. From the Fig. The higher the score, the more serious the infection.
J X-ray score with different group. K bacteria recovered from implanted K-wire. Fluorescent microscopy images of live staining of S. In order to further explore the effects of films enzymatic degradation on antibacterial effect in vivo.
We performed a detailed bacteriological examination of the samples. After 24 h of culture, we found a lot of bacterias in the tissue fluid of the unmodified group Fig.
SYTO9 can stain live bacteria with intact cell membranes to form green fluorescence. aureus cells individually distributed on unmodified Kirschner wires. aureus cells Fig. Since no bacteria were injected, there were still no bacteria here in SHAM group Fig.
Intraosseous implant infection can affect the composition of bone tissue. In order to get a more accurate conclusion of the changes of bone composition, we used a micro CT on bone specimens obtained 6 weeks after implantation. Conversely, unmodified group with no new bone formation in Kirschner wires surface Fig.
Moreover, quantitative evaluation of the trabecular bone within the region of interest ROI was showed. Compared with the unmodified implant group, the bone mineral density BMD , trabecular bone number Tb.
Conversely, trabecular separation Tb. A 6 weeks after modeling, micro-CT 3D images of the bone specimens. New bone formation around the Kirschner wires. B Bone mineral density BMD. C Trabecular bone number Tb.
E Connectivity density Conn. F Trabecular thickness Tb. G Trabecular separation Tb. Infection could affect bone strength, so we used three-point bending experiment to test the integration strength of bone.
As demonstrated in the experiments, the Maximum load with unmodified group was However, a higher value The Resilience with unmodified group was The Resilience stiffness with unmodified group was The tibia specimens bending test with different group.
A The Maximum load. B The Resilience. C The Resilience stiffness. We found that there were a large number of inflammatory cells in the bone trabecula of the unmodified group, which confirmed the occurrence of bone infection Fig.
The SHAM group also showed normal bone trabecula Fig. A similar phenomenon identified for Masson trichrome. In unmodified group, most areas was stained red due to fibrosis in the bone marrow cavity after infection Fig. Furthermore, CHX depicted on-demand property which was triggered intelligently by CMS or bacterium solution.
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Search all BMC articles Search. Download PDF. Abstract Background Bacterial proliferation on the endosseous implants surface presents a new threat to the using of the bone implants. Methods Drug release effect was tested in Chymotrypsin CMS solution and S. Introduction Extremity fracture from high energy trauma need reduction and internal fixation ORIF to stabilise the injury, traditionally use endosseous implants to treatment fracture [ 1 , 2 , 3 ].
In vitro antimicrobial assays Bacterial inhibition rate assays The shake-flask culture method with S. Protein leakage experiment In vitro grown S. Resistant bacteria experiment The improper use of antibiotics promotes the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Inflammation indicators Blood was examined for total WBC counts, CRP levels, IL-1 and IL-8, they are strong important inflammatory indicators. X-ray and bacteriological examination Used the small-animal X-ray fluorescence tomography energy 45 kV, current mA, integration time ms, Carestream DRX to inspect and evaluate the metaphysis of tibial plateau.
CT examination The specimens are fixed in paraformaldehyde for 12 h and then subjected to CT examination. Bone tissue HE staining and Masson trichrome After the tibia specimens bending test, the tibia bones were decalcified with EDTA decalcification solution for one month.
Full size image. CCK-8 assay for cellular viability. Changes in WBC count, CRP, IL-1 and IL-8 levels of rats with different group.
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Article PubMed Google Scholar Burt C, Overpeck M. Article CAS PubMed Google Scholar Sanderson P. The product generated has a pH of 5. Although superoxidized water is intended to be generated fresh at the point of use, when tested under clean conditions the disinfectant was effective within 5 minutes when 48 hours old Unfortunately, the equipment required to produce the product can be expensive because parameters such as pH, current, and redox potential must be closely monitored.
The solution is nontoxic to biologic tissues. Although the United Kingdom manufacturer claims the solution is noncorrosive and nondamaging to endoscopes and processing equipment, one flexible endoscope manufacturer Olympus Key-Med, United Kingdom has voided the warranty on the endoscopes if superoxidized water is used to disinfect them As with any germicide formulation, the user should check with the device manufacturer for compatibility with the germicide.
Additional studies are needed to determine whether this solution could be used as an alternative to other disinfectants or antiseptics for hand washing, skin antisepsis, room cleaning, or equipment disinfection e.
In October , the FDA cleared superoxidized water as a high-level disinfectant FDA, personal communication, September 18, The exact mechanism by which free chlorine destroys microorganisms has not been elucidated.
Inactivation by chlorine can result from a number of factors: oxidation of sulfhydryl enzymes and amino acids; ring chlorination of amino acids; loss of intracellular contents; decreased uptake of nutrients; inhibition of protein synthesis; decreased oxygen uptake; oxidation of respiratory components; decreased adenosine triphosphate production; breaks in DNA; and depressed DNA synthesis , The actual microbicidal mechanism of chlorine might involve a combination of these factors or the effect of chlorine on critical sites Low concentrations of free available chlorine e.
Higher concentrations 1, ppm of chlorine are required to kill M. tuberculosis using the Association of Official Analytical Chemists AOAC tuberculocidal test One study reported that 25 different viruses were inactivated in 10 minutes with ppm available chlorine Several studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of diluted sodium hypochlorite and other disinfectants to inactivate HIV Chlorine ppm showed inhibition of Candida after 30 seconds of exposure In experiments using the AOAC Use-Dilution Method, ppm of free chlorine killed 10 6 —10 7 S.
aureus , Salmonella choleraesuis , and P. Because household bleach contains 5. A chlorine dioxide generator has been shown effective for decontaminating flexible endoscopes but it is not currently FDA-cleared for use as a high-level disinfectant Chlorine dioxide can be produced by mixing solutions, such as a solution of chlorine with a solution of sodium chlorite In , a chlorine dioxide product was voluntarily removed from the market when its use caused leakage of cellulose-based dialyzer membranes, which allowed bacteria to migrate from the dialysis fluid side of the dialyzer to the blood side tuberculosis , M.
chelonae , poliovirus, HIV, multidrug-resistant S. aureus , E. coli, Candida albicans , Enterococcus faecalis, P. aeruginosa in the absence of organic loading. However, the biocidal activity of this disinfectant decreased substantially in the presence of organic material e.
No bacteria or viruses were detected on artificially contaminated endoscopes after a 5-minute exposure to superoxidized water and HBV-DNA was not detected from any endoscope experimentally contaminated with HBV-positive mixed sera after a disinfectant exposure time of 7 minutes Hypochlorites are widely used in healthcare facilities in a variety of settings.
A — dilution of 5. For small spills of blood i. Because hypochlorites and other germicides are substantially inactivated in the presence of blood 63, , , , large spills of blood require that the surface be cleaned before an EPA-registered disinfectant or a final concentration solution of household bleach is applied If a sharps injury is possible, the surface initially should be decontaminated 69, , then cleaned and disinfected final concentration Extreme care always should be taken to prevent percutaneous injury.
At least ppm available chlorine for 10 minutes is recommended for decontaminating CPR training manikins Full-strength bleach has been recommended for self-disinfection of needles and syringes used for illicit-drug injection when needle-exchange programs are not available.
The difference in the recommended concentrations of bleach reflects the difficulty of cleaning the interior of needles and syringes and the use of needles and syringes for parenteral injection Clinicians should not alter their use of chlorine on environmental surfaces on the basis of testing methodologies that do not simulate actual disinfection practices , Other uses in healthcare include as an irrigating agent in endodontic treatment and as a disinfectant for manikins, laundry, dental appliances, hydrotherapy tanks 23, 41 , regulated medical waste before disposal , and the water distribution system in hemodialysis centers and hemodialysis machines Chlorine long has been used as the disinfectant in water treatment.
Water disinfection with monochloramine by municipal water-treatment plants substantially reduced the risk for healthcare—associated Legionnaires disease , Chlorine dioxide also has been used to control Legionella in a hospital water supply.
Thus, if a user wished to have a solution containing ppm of available chlorine at day 30, he or she should prepare a solution containing 1, ppm of chlorine at time 0.
Sodium hypochlorite solution does not decompose after 30 days when stored in a closed brown bottle The use of powders, composed of a mixture of a chlorine-releasing agent with highly absorbent resin, for disinfecting spills of body fluids has been evaluated by laboratory tests and hospital ward trials.
The inclusion of acrylic resin particles in formulations markedly increases the volume of fluid that can be soaked up because the resin can absorb — times its own weight of fluid, depending on the fluid consistency. One problem with chlorine-releasing granules is that they can generate chlorine fumes when applied to urine Formaldehyde is used as a disinfectant and sterilant in both its liquid and gaseous states.
Liquid formaldehyde will be considered briefly in this section, and the gaseous form is reviewed elsewhere The aqueous solution is a bactericide, tuberculocide, fungicide, virucide and sporicide 72, 82, OSHA indicated that formaldehyde should be handled in the workplace as a potential carcinogen and set an employee exposure standard for formaldehyde that limits an 8-hour time-weighted average exposure concentration of 0.
The standard includes a second permissible exposure limit in the form of a short-term exposure limit STEL of 2 ppm that is the maximum exposure allowed during a minute period Ingestion of formaldehyde can be fatal, and long-term exposure to low levels in the air or on the skin can cause asthma-like respiratory problems and skin irritation, such as dermatitis and itching.
For these reasons, employees should have limited direct contact with formaldehyde, and these considerations limit its role in sterilization and disinfection processes. Key provisions of the OSHA standard that protects workers from exposure to formaldehyde appear in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations CFR Part Formaldehyde inactivates microorganisms by alkylating the amino and sulfhydral groups of proteins and ring nitrogen atoms of purine bases Varying concentrations of aqueous formaldehyde solutions destroy a wide range of microorganisms.
Four percent formaldehyde is a tuberculocidal agent, inactivating 10 4 M. tuberculosis in 2 minutes 82 , and 2. anthracis The formaldehyde solution required 2 hours of contact to achieve an inactivation factor of 10 4 , whereas glutaraldehyde required only 15 minutes.
For these reasons and others—such as its role as a suspected human carcinogen linked to nasal cancer and lung cancer , this germicide is excluded from Table 1. When it is used, , direct exposure to employees generally is limited; however, excessive exposures to formaldehyde have been documented for employees of renal transplant units , , and students in a gross anatomy laboratory Formaldehyde is used in the health-care setting to prepare viral vaccines e.
To minimize a potential health hazard to dialysis patients, the dialysis equipment must be thoroughly rinsed and tested for residual formaldehyde before use. Paraformaldehyde, a solid polymer of formaldehyde, can be vaporized by heat for the gaseous decontamination of laminar flow biologic safety cabinets when maintenance work or filter changes require access to the sealed portion of the cabinet.
Glutaraldehyde is a saturated dialdehyde that has gained wide acceptance as a high-level disinfectant and chemical sterilant Aqueous solutions of glutaraldehyde are acidic and generally in this state are not sporicidal.
Once activated, these solutions have a shelf-life of minimally 14 days because of the polymerization of the glutaraldehyde molecules at alkaline pH levels.
This polymerization blocks the active sites aldehyde groups of the glutaraldehyde molecules that are responsible for its biocidal activity.
Novel glutaraldehyde formulations e. However, antimicrobial activity depends not only on age but also on use conditions, such as dilution and organic stress. However, two studies found no difference in the microbicidal activity of alkaline and acid glutaraldehydes 73, The biocidal activity of glutaraldehyde results from its alkylation of sulfhydryl, hydroxyl, carboxyl, and amino groups of microorganisms, which alters RNA, DNA, and protein synthesis.
The mechanism of action of glutaraldehydes are reviewed extensively elsewhere , The in vitro inactivation of microorganisms by glutaraldehydes has been extensively investigated and reviewed , Spores of C.
Microorganisms with substantial resistance to glutaraldehyde have been reported, including some mycobacteria M. chelonae , Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare, M. xenopi , Methylobacterium mesophilicum , Trichosporon , fungal ascospores e.
chelonae persisted in a 0. Two percent alkaline glutaraldehyde solution inactivated 10 5 M. tuberculosis cells on the surface of penicylinders within 5 minutes at 18°C However, subsequent studies 82 questioned the mycobactericidal prowess of glutaraldehydes. tuberculosis and compares unfavorably with alcohols, formaldehydes, iodine, and phenol Suspensions of M.
avium, M. intracellulare, and M. tuberculosis estimated time to complete inactivation ~25 minutes The rate of kill was directly proportional to the temperature, and a standardized suspension of M. tuberculosis could not be sterilized within 10 minutes An FDA-cleared chemical sterilant containing 2.
tuberculosis per membrane Several investigators 55, 57, 73, 76, 80, 81, 84, have demonstrated that glutaraldehyde solutions inactivate 2.
tuberculosis in 10 minutes including multidrug-resistant M. tuberculosis and 4. tuberculosis in 20 minutes. Glutaraldehyde is commonly diluted during use, and studies showed a glutaraldehyde concentration decline after a few days of use in an automatic endoscope washer , This emphasizes the need to ensure that semicritical equipment is disinfected with an acceptable concentration of glutaraldehyde.
Data suggest that 1. Chemical test strips or liquid chemical monitors , are available for determining whether an effective concentration of glutaraldehyde is present despite repeated use and dilution. The frequency of testing should be based on how frequently the solutions are used e.
The bottle of test strips should be dated when opened and used for the period of time indicated on the bottle e. The results of test strip monitoring should be documented. The glutaraldehyde test kits have been preliminarily evaluated for accuracy and range but the reliability has been questioned To ensure the presence of minimum effective concentration of the high-level disinfectant, manufacturers of some chemical test strips recommend the use of quality-control procedures to ensure the strips perform properly.
In December , EPA issued an order to stop the sale of all batches of this product because of efficacy data showing the product is not effective against spores and possibly other microorganisms or inanimate objects as claimed on the label Other FDA cleared glutaraldehyde sterilants that contain 2.
Glutaraldehyde is used most commonly as a high-level disinfectant for medical equipment such as endoscopes 69, , , spirometry tubing, dialyzers , transducers, anesthesia and respiratory therapy equipment , hemodialysis proportioning and dialysate delivery systems , , and reuse of laparoscopic disposable plastic trocars Glutaraldehyde is noncorrosive to metal and does not damage lensed instruments, rubber.
or plastics. Glutaraldehyde should not be used for cleaning noncritical surfaces because it is too toxic and expensive. Colitis believed caused by glutaraldehyde exposure from residual disinfecting solution in endoscope solution channels has been reported and is preventable by careful endoscope rinsing , Healthcare personnel can be exposed to elevated levels of glutaraldehyde vapor when equipment is processed in poorly ventilated rooms, when spills occur, when glutaraldehyde solutions are activated or changed, , or when open immersion baths are used.
Acute or chronic exposure can result in skin irritation or dermatitis, mucous membrane irritation eye, nose, mouth , or pulmonary symptoms , Epistaxis, allergic contact dermatitis, asthma, and rhinitis also have been reported in healthcare workers exposed to glutaraldehyde , Glutaraldehyde exposure should be monitored to ensure a safe work environment.
The silica gel tube and the DNPH-impregnated cassette are suitable for monitoring the 0. The passive badge, with a 0. ACGIH does not require a specific monitoring schedule for glutaraldehyde; however, a monitoring schedule is needed to ensure the level is less than the ceiling limit.
For example, monitoring should be done initially to determine glutaraldehyde levels, after procedural or equipment changes, and in response to worker complaints In the absence of an OSHA permissible exposure limit, if the glutaraldehyde level is higher than the ACGIH ceiling limit of 0.
Engineering and work-practice controls that can be used to resolve these problems include ducted exhaust hoods, air systems that provide 7—15 air exchanges per hour, ductless fume hoods with absorbents for the glutaraldehyde vapor, tight-fitting lids on immersion baths, personal protection e.
If engineering controls fail to maintain levels below the ceiling limit, institutions can consider the use of respirators e.
In general, engineering controls are preferred over work-practice and administrative controls because they do not require active participation by the health-care worker. Even though enforcement of the OSHA ceiling limit was suspended in by the U.
Court of Appeals , limiting employee exposure to 0. If glutaraldehyde disposal through the sanitary sewer system is restricted, sodium bisulfate can be used to neutralize the glutaraldehyde and make it safe for disposal. The literature contains several accounts of the properties, germicidal effectiveness, and potential uses for stabilized hydrogen peroxide in the health-care setting.
Published reports ascribe good germicidal activity to hydrogen peroxide and attest to its bactericidal, virucidal, sporicidal, and fungicidal properties Tables 4 and 5 The FDA website lists cleared liquid chemical sterilants and high-level disinfectants containing hydrogen peroxide and their cleared contact conditions.
Hydrogen peroxide works by producing destructive hydroxyl free radicals that can attack membrane lipids, DNA, and other essential cell components. Catalase, produced by aerobic organisms and facultative anaerobes that possess cytochrome systems, can protect cells from metabolically produced hydrogen peroxide by degrading hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.
This defense is overwhelmed by the concentrations used for disinfection , Hydrogen peroxide is active against a wide range of microorganisms, including bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses, and spores 78, Bactericidal effectiveness and stability of hydrogen peroxide in urine has been demonstrated against a variety of health-care—associated pathogens; organisms with high cellular catalase activity e.
aureus , S. marcescens , and Proteus mirabilis required 30—60 minutes of exposure to 0. Synergistic sporicidal effects were observed when spores were exposed to a combination of hydrogen peroxide 5. Other studies demonstrated the antiviral activity of hydrogen peroxide against rhinovirus The product marketed as a sterilant is a premixed, ready-to-use chemical that contains 7.
The mycobactericidal activity of 7. tuberculosis after a minute exposure When the effectiveness of 7. No complaints were received from the nursing or medical staff regarding odor or toxicity.
A new, rapid-acting Manufacturer data demonstrate that this solution sterilizes in 30 minutes and provides high-level disinfection in 5 minutes This product has not been used long enough to evaluate material compatibility to endoscopes and other semicritical devices, and further assessment by instrument manufacturers is needed.
Under normal conditions, hydrogen peroxide is extremely stable when properly stored e. Corneal damage from a hydrogen peroxide-soaked tonometer tip that was not properly rinsed has been reported Hydrogen peroxide also has been instilled into urinary drainage bags in an attempt to eliminate the bag as a source of bladder bacteriuria and environmental contamination Although the instillation of hydrogen peroxide into the bag reduced microbial contamination of the bag, this procedure did not reduce the incidence of catheter-associated bacteriuria As with other chemical sterilants, dilution of the hydrogen peroxide must be monitored by regularly testing the minimum effective concentration i.
Compatibility testing by Olympus America of the 7. Iodine solutions or tinctures long have been used by health professionals primarily as antiseptics on skin or tissue. Iodophors, on the other hand, have been used both as antiseptics and disinfectants.
FDA has not cleared any liquid chemical sterilant or high-level disinfectants with iodophors as the main active ingredient. An iodophor is a combination of iodine and a solubilizing agent or carrier; the resulting complex provides a sustained-release reservoir of iodine and releases small amounts of free iodine in aqueous solution.
The best-known and most widely used iodophor is povidone-iodine, a compound of polyvinylpyrrolidone with iodine. This product and other iodophors retain the germicidal efficacy of iodine but unlike iodine generally are nonstaining and relatively free of toxicity and irritancy , Several reports that documented intrinsic microbial contamination of antiseptic formulations of povidone-iodine and poloxamer-iodine caused a reappraisal of the chemistry and use of iodophors The reason for the observation that dilution increases bactericidal activity is unclear, but dilution of povidone-iodine might weaken the iodine linkage to the carrier polymer with an accompanying increase of free iodine in solution Iodine can penetrate the cell wall of microorganisms quickly, and the lethal effects are believed to result from disruption of protein and nucleic acid structure and synthesis.
Published reports on the in vitro antimicrobial efficacy of iodophors demonstrate that iodophors are bactericidal, mycobactericidal, and virucidal but can require prolonged contact times to kill certain fungi and bacterial spores 14, , , Three brands of povidone-iodine solution have demonstrated more rapid kill seconds to minutes of S.
aureus and M. chelonae at a dilution than did the stock solution The virucidal activity of 75— ppm available iodine was demonstrated against seven viruses Other investigators have questioned the efficacy of iodophors against poliovirus in the presence of organic matter and rotavirus SA in distilled or tapwater Besides their use as an antiseptic, iodophors have been used for disinfecting blood culture bottles and medical equipment, such as hydrotherapy tanks, thermometers, and endoscopes.
Antiseptic iodophors are not suitable for use as hard-surface disinfectants because of concentration differences. Iodophors formulated as antiseptics contain less free iodine than do those formulated as disinfectants Iodine or iodine-based antiseptics should not be used on silicone catheters because they can adversely affect the silicone tubing Ortho-phthalaldehyde is a high-level disinfectant that received FDA clearance in October It contains 0.
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