Endoscope channel drying, storage, and conditions after reprocessing: How safe are they in clinical practice?
Rev Gastroenterol Mex (Engl Ed)
; 89(3): 332-339, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38644085
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION AND AIMS:
Adequate drying and proper storage of flexible endoscopes are essential for maintaining quality in their reprocessing. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the drying stages, storage, and channel conditions of endoscopes through borescope inspection. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
The personnel responsible for endoscope reprocessing were interviewed. Storage conditions at 10 endoscopy facilities were inspected and an internal examination of the channels and ports of the stored equipment was carried out, utilizing a borescope. A total of 74 stored endoscope channels were evaluated.RESULTS:
Only 10% of the facilities inspected utilized transport cases for storage and only 10% had rooms exclusively used for storage. Sixty percent of the facilities did not perform any shelf-life control. All the channels evaluated were scratched and fluids were present on 69% of them.CONCLUSIONS:
Endoscope reprocessing can be improved through the implementation of drying and storage control and validation tools, as well as the use of borescopes and periodic clinical audits.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Reutilização de Equipamento
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Endoscópios
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Rev Gastroenterol Mex (Engl Ed)
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
México