descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 1991 English Publisher:Informa UK LimitedJournal:British Journal of Audiology, volume 25, pages 427-428 (issn: 0300-5364,

Authors: Joan Whipp; Mark Farrington; David M. Baguley;

doi: 10.3109/03005369109076620

pmid: 1773205

A microbiological hazard in caloric testing

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Abstract

The use of caloric testing is widespread in hospital audiology departments. This paper describes contamination of the caloric water tanks with the organism Acinetobacter anitratus and the changes in practice instituted to eliminate this risk to patients.

Related Organizations

Addenbrooke's Hospital
United Kingdom
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom

Keywords

Male, Acinetobacter, Caloric Tests, Equipment Contamination, Humans, Female, Ear Diseases

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