To dry or not to dry the endoscope?(Having My Say)

Healthcare Purchasing News | October 1, 2003| | Copyright

Last spring, Healthcare Purchasing News published an article I wrote entitled, "Lessons from the bronchoscope case: What happened at Allegheny General?" (March 2003, p. 26).

Among other commentary discussed in my article, I recommend drying the endoscope after reprocessing--that is, after cleaning, chemical immersion, and terminal water rinsing. Drying is necessary to prevent the colonization of waterborne bacteria, such as Pseudomonas, aeruginosa, in the internal channels of gastrointestinal (GI) flexible endoscopes and bronchoscopes between reuses. It can be easily ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

In praise of the wringer-washer.
Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal ; ...it's time to repeat the process with rinse water. My machine has a gravity-feed drain...that 1/2 cup of white vinegar in the rinse water leaves clothes especially sweet-smelling...load, I let five or ten gallons of old rinse water drain out and replace it with fresh...
Flexible endoscopes.(Self-study Series)
Magazine article from: Healthcare Purchasing News ; Flexible endoscopes were introduced in the mid-1950s. They utilize the properties...is lessened. Objective 1: Understand the structure of flexible endoscopes. Flexible endoscopes (scopes) are long and complex devices used to see abnormalities...
Poor leak testing forcing scope repair costs to rise.
Magazine article from: Healthcare Purchasing News ; ...personnel in the past, the repair of flexible endoscopes may have recently entered a critical...repaired. Early detection can cut costs Flexible endoscopes can cost $20,000 or more each. Identifying...other common repairs needed for flexible endoscopes. They also stressed that some ...
Stencil cleaning system.(Product Spotlight)
Magazine article from: Circuits Assembly ; ...removes solder pastes and adhesives from the wash-solution and has a closed-loop rinse water recycler that captures, filters, re-de-ionizes and reuses the rinse water. Aqueous Technologies, Rancho Cucamonga, CA Booth 2909 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]
A review of current reprocessing guidelines for flexible endoscopes.(Self-study Series)
Magazine article from: Healthcare Purchasing News ; ...the definitions in this system, flexible endoscopes fall into the semi-critical classification...involved in the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. They are: (1) cleaning; (2) disinfection...authoritative guidelines for reprocessing of flexible endoscopes, (11) log onto The Society ...
Endoscope storage.(Product Marketplace)
Magazine article from: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal ; ...for rigid endoscopes and two soak/storage chambers for flexible endoscopes. Designed to maximize space usage, this product provides...protection as its companion products developed for rigid and flexible endoscopes. Circle 154 on Reader Service Card [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED...
Scope sterilization tough due to time contraints and complex devices. (Products & Services).
Magazine article from: Healthcare Purchasing News ; ...often when it comes to reprocessing flexible endoscopes. Crowded schedules put a daily squeeze...endoscopic procedures, the group says. Flexible endoscopes are rife with valves and joints...through. We also do a leak test on the flexible endoscopes to make sure there are no holes...
Beyond cleaning: reprocessing flexible GI endoscopes successfully.(Scope Cleaning Guide)(Cover Story)
Magazine article from: Healthcare Purchasing News ; ...Manufacturer's guidelines for the cleaning of flexible endoscopes are well documented and should always be followed...Although cleaning is a major factor in rendering flexible endoscopes safe for reuse, there are other factors that...may vary with each endoscope model. Not all flexible ...
Key measures still overlooked in endoscope reprocessing. (Viewpoint).
Magazine article from: Healthcare Purchasing News ; ...associated with the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes. After all, just a few months ago...infection transmission related to flexible endoscopes at less than one infection per million...problems than others. Connectors for flexible endoscopes, for example, are often model-specific...
Decontamination and traceability of flexible endoscopes.(EDUCATION AND PRACTICE)
Magazine article from: Journal of Perioperative Practice ; ...the use of contaminated rinse water at the incorrect temperature...and transportation of the flexible endoscopes in containers which are...occurred. When storing flexible endoscopes it is recommended that...decontamination of the flexible endoscopes and an established ...

Find more facts and information related to the article "To dry or not to dry the endoscope?(Having My Say)"