Naga Sudha Penumatsa

Current Practices of Laryngoscope Blade Cleaning, Sterilization, and Disinfection Postintubation: A Survey of Indian Healthcare Facilities

BACKGROUND: Reusable laryngoscope blades are exposed to oropharyngeal secretions, blood, and mucosal surfaces during airway procedures. Incomplete reprocessing can make them a preventable source of cross-contamination. This survey assessed current practices related to cleaning, d...