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Impact of Single Use vs Reused/Reprocessed Devices in Hospitals: Free Download
Evidence-based Decision Making

Impact of Single Use vs Reused/Reprocessed Devices in Hospitals: Free Download

One way healthcare providers attempt to reduce hospital-acquired infections is to discard medical devices following use, rather than disinfect and reuse them. However, manufacturing, distributing and discarding devices after one use can be expensive and have negative environmental consequences. And altering the design of single-use disposable devices to reduce their cost or environmental footprint may make them less functional.

The ECRI-Penn Evidence-based Practice Center led research to identify and summarize evidence from studies comparing reusable and reprocessed devices with single-use disposable devices, considering the clinical, economic, and environmental outcomes for each device type. Read the press release for key research takeaways.

Devices covered in this three-volume report series include:

  • Volume 1. Fabric-based Supplies
    • Gowns
    • Surgical Caps
    • Surgical Scrubs
    • Masks
    • Drapes
    • Operating room bed covers/lift sheets
    • Incontinence underpads
  • Volume 2. Bedside Devices, Supplies, and Catheters
    • Sharps containers
    • Blood pressure cuffs 
    • Electrophysiological catheters
    • Central venous catheter insertion kits
    • Endotracheal suctioning catheters
    • Intermittent pneumatic compression sleeves
    • Electrocardiographic lead wires
    • Pulse oximetry sensors
  • Volume 3. Scopes and Surgical Devices
    • Laryngoscopes for intubation 
    • Flexible pharyngolaryngoscopes
    • Bronchoscopes
    • Cystoscopes
    • Ureteroscopes
    • Laparoscopic devices

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  • ECRI Members: Access Clinical Evidence Assessments through ECRI’s web portal. 
  • Public Access: Submit the form below to download free reports.

Disclaimer and Funding Support: This was funded under contract number 75Q80120D00002 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The authors of this manuscript are responsible for its content. Statements in the manuscript do not necessarily represent the official views of or imply endorsement by AHRQ or HHS. This publication is derived from work supported under a contract with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) contract 75Q80120D00002 / Task Order 75Q80124F32008. However, this publication has not been approved by the Agency.