T.J. Secker
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View article: Evaluation of cold atmospheric plasma for the decontamination of flexible endoscopes
Evaluation of cold atmospheric plasma for the decontamination of flexible endoscopes Open
CAP shows promising results as a final step for decontamination of surgical surfaces. Optimizing CAP delivery could further enhance CAP efficacy, offering a safe, chemical-free alternative for the reprocessing of all luminal flexible endos…
View article: Sensitive microscopic quantification of surface-bound prion infectivity for the assessment of surgical instrument decontamination procedures
Sensitive microscopic quantification of surface-bound prion infectivity for the assessment of surgical instrument decontamination procedures Open
The new cell-based infectivity method presented here avoids partial or possibly total proteinase K digestion of PrPSc in samples for greater sensitivity, in addition to low cost, no ethical concerns, and adaptability to detect different pr…
View article: A proof‐of‐concept study of the removal of early and late phase biofilm from skin wound models using a liquid acoustic stream
A proof‐of‐concept study of the removal of early and late phase biofilm from skin wound models using a liquid acoustic stream Open
Chronic wounds fail to progress through the normal stages of healing, with the largest remediable cause of chronicity being presence of a multi‐species biofilm. Removal of biofilm from the wound environment is central to wound care. A devi…
View article: Improving livestock feed safety and infection prevention: Removal of bacterial contaminants from hay using cold water, bubbles and ultrasound
Improving livestock feed safety and infection prevention: Removal of bacterial contaminants from hay using cold water, bubbles and ultrasound Open
The ingestion of contaminated hay is detrimental to livestock wellbeing. In this study, the feasibility of using an ultrasonically activated stream (UAS) to clean bacterial contamination from hay was investigated. Hay samples were stained …