Can Disposable EEG Cups Make Your Hospital More Sanitary?

The Problem with Reusable EEG Cups

Even when properly cleaned and sanitized, reusable EEG cups can still harbor harmful bacteria. As stated above, a recent study showed that 1 in 4 reusable cups sampled were contaminated with bacteria. Moreso, 7 out of 8 bacteria identified were labelled as at-risk or potential risk of causing hospital-acquired infection.*

Reusable EEG cup electrodes require comprehensive reprocessing to prevent these hospital-acquired infections, which can be costly and take up valuable time.

Benefits of Switching to Disposable EEG Cups

Not only are disposable cups more sanitary, but they can also save your hospital time and money by eliminating the need to clean reusable cups. Reusable EEG cups may lead to increased artifact over time due to wear and tear from continuous cleaning and disinfecting. With disposable cups, simply use and dispose after each EEG procedure.

Interested to see how disposable cups like the BRAINSTREAM™ Disposable EEG Deep Cup Electrodes could benefit your hospital? Talk to your local CONMED representative about making the switch today!