High-level disinfection and sterilization of GI flexible endoscopes: comparing oxidative and cross-linking chemical agents.(SELF-STUDY SERIES)

From: Healthcare Purchasing News | Date: November 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

Each day thousands of gastrointestinal (GI) procedures are being performed around the world. Over 10 million GI procedures are performed in the United States annually. (1)

GI diagnostic and surgical procedures are performed with sophisticated flexible endoscopes that are classified as reusable medical devices. These devices must be thoroughly cleaned and high-level disinfected or sterilized between patient procedures. This multiple step process is usually performed by specialized technicians.

Today, flexible endoscope reprocessing typically happens within the GI suite ...

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