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A review of Spaulding's classification system for effective cleaning, disinfection and sterilization of reusable medical devices: Viewed through a modern-day lens that will inform and enable future sustainability.
Rowan NJ, Kremer T, McDonnell G. Rowan NJ, et al. Sci Total Environ. 2023 Jun 20;878:162976. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.162976. Epub 2023 Mar 22. Sci Total Environ. 2023. PMID: 36963674 Free article. Review.
To reduce these risks, it has been proposed to elevate classification of higher-risk flexible endoscopes (such as duodenoscopes) from semi-critical [contact with mucous membrane and intact skin] to critical use [contact with sterile tissue and blood] that entails a transit …
To reduce these risks, it has been proposed to elevate classification of higher-risk flexible endoscopes (such as duodenoscopes) from …
Care and cleaning of the endoscope.
Stasi K, Melendez L. Stasi K, et al. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2001 Jul;31(4):589-603, vii. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(01)50061-3. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2001. PMID: 11487946 Review.
The purchase of veterinary endoscopy equipment requires a large investment on the part of the hospital. To ensure good return on the investment as well as to provide adequate service to clients, the equipment should be properly maintained. Close attention to this detail en …
The purchase of veterinary endoscopy equipment requires a large investment on the part of the hospital. To ensure good return on the …
Underwater endoscope cleaning method for use during COVID-19.
Nagami Y, Endo H, Fujiwara Y. Nagami Y, et al. Arab J Gastroenterol. 2022 Feb;23(1):61-63. doi: 10.1016/j.ajg.2021.12.007. Epub 2021 Dec 14. Arab J Gastroenterol. 2022. PMID: 35151590 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
Comparison of two endoscope channel cleaning approaches to remove cyclic build-up biofilm.
Moshkanbaryans L, Shah V, Tan LY, Jones MP, Vickery K, Alfa M, Burdach J. Moshkanbaryans L, et al. J Hosp Infect. 2024 Aug;150:91-95. doi: 10.1016/j.jhin.2024.05.014. Epub 2024 Jun 1. J Hosp Infect. 2024. PMID: 38830542 Free article.
INTRODUCTION: Biofilm contributes significantly to bacterial persistence in endoscope channels. Enhanced cleaning methods capable of removing biofilm from all endoscope channels are required to decrease infection risk to patients. ...CONCLUSION: AECC shows po …
INTRODUCTION: Biofilm contributes significantly to bacterial persistence in endoscope channels. Enhanced cleaning methods capa …
[Optimization of Soft Endoscope Cleaning and Disinfection Equipment].
Chu Y. Chu Y. Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi. 2019 Sep 30;43(5):384-387. doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1671-7104.2019.05.020. Zhongguo Yi Liao Qi Xie Za Zhi. 2019. PMID: 31625343 Chinese.
According to the national soft endoscope cleaning standard and the difference between the previous and latest version, the origin decontamination equipment is upgraded. Sensory control monitoring results in the last year shows that the average cleaning time f …
According to the national soft endoscope cleaning standard and the difference between the previous and latest version, the ori …
Automated endoscope reprocessors.
ASGE Technology Committee; Desilets D, Kaul V, Tierney WM, Banerjee S, Diehl DL, Farraye FA, Kethu SR, Kwon RS, Mamula P, Pedrosa MC, Rodriguez SA, Wong Kee Song LM. ASGE Technology Committee, et al. Gastrointest Endosc. 2010 Oct;72(4):675-80. doi: 10.1016/j.gie.2010.06.019. Gastrointest Endosc. 2010. PMID: 20883843 Review.
The ASGE Technology Committee provides reviews of existing, new, or emerging endoscopic technologies that have an impact on the practice of GI endoscopy. Evidence-based methodology is used, with a MEDLINE literature search to identify pertinent clinical studies on t …
The ASGE Technology Committee provides reviews of existing, new, or emerging endoscopic technologies that have an impact on the pract …
Methods for Endoscope Reprocessing.
Marya NB, Muthusamy RV. Marya NB, et al. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2020 Oct;30(4):665-675. doi: 10.1016/j.giec.2020.06.002. Epub 2020 Jul 20. Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am. 2020. PMID: 32891224 Review.
These outbreaks have focused the attention of endoscope manufacturers, professional societies, and regulatory agencies on improving the reprocessing of these devices. The key steps in this process are point-of-use precleaning, leak testing, manual cleaning, high-lev …
These outbreaks have focused the attention of endoscope manufacturers, professional societies, and regulatory agencies on improving t …
Assessment of endoscope cleaning and disinfection efficacy, and the impact of endoscope storage on the microbiological safety level.
Wiktorczyk N, Kwiecińska-Piróg J, Skowron K, Michalska A, Zalas-Więcek P, Białucha A, Budzyńska A, Grudlewska-Buda K, Prażyńska M, Gospodarek-Komkowska E. Wiktorczyk N, et al. J Appl Microbiol. 2020 May;128(5):1503-1513. doi: 10.1111/jam.14558. Epub 2020 Jan 2. J Appl Microbiol. 2020. PMID: 31858659
AIMS: The aim of the study was microbiological evaluation of the efficacy of cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes carried out with the use of endoscope washer-disinfector EndoCleaner and evaluation of the endoscope storage cabinet providing a contro …
AIMS: The aim of the study was microbiological evaluation of the efficacy of cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes carried o …
Criteria for the Use, Processing, and Disposal of Flexible Endoscope Cleaning Brushes.
Garcia NB, de Oliveira AC. Garcia NB, et al. Biomed Instrum Technol. 2023;57(1):1-7. doi: 10.2345/0899-8205-57.1.1. Epub 2023 Feb 8. Biomed Instrum Technol. 2023. PMID: 36753633 Free PMC article.
Objectives: To ensure effectiveness in the endoscope channel cleaning process, using functional brushes that are in good condition is necessary. ...Personnel responsible for processing endoscopes were interviewed regarding the use, processing, and disposal of …
Objectives: To ensure effectiveness in the endoscope channel cleaning process, using functional brushes that are in good condi …
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