ArticleBJA open2026
Assessing ultraviolet-C light-emitting diode disinfection of disposable video laryngoscope blades: a sustainable approach through an integrated microbiological, environmental, economic, and regulatory evaluation.
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Abstract
Background: The shift from reusable to single-use anaesthesia devices, such as laryngoscope blades, is increasingly questioned because of the financial and environmental costs of disposables. Validated disinfection methods enabling safe reuse could provide clinical, economic, and sustainability benefits. Methods: In this laboratory-based experimental study, disposable McGRATH™ X-blade video laryngoscope blades were artificially contaminated with Results: UV-C disinfection reduced Conclusions: Automated UV-C LED treatment effectively disinfected McGRATH X-blades under controlled laboratory conditions, preserving material integrity and offering substantial environmental and economic advantages. This approach may support more sustainable anaesthetic practice where validated point-of-care reprocessing is implemented.
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