Safety of technology: infection control standards in endoscopy

Ramakrishna, Balakrishnan S. (2002) Safety of technology: infection control standards in endoscopy Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, 17 (4). pp. 361-368. ISSN 0815-9319

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Abstract

Transmission of infection related to gastrointestinal endoscopy continues to be a subject of much discussion. The principles of infection control during endoscopy are reviewed. Guidelines set forth by a number of gastrointestinal endoscopy associations have emphasized the need for meticulous cleaning of endoscopes immediately after use, followed by appropriate disinfection, rinsing and drying. Most, if not all, episodes of transmission of infection during endoscopy are associated with lapses in cleaning and disinfection protocols. The need for universal compliance with infection control standards, and for the development of strategies to achieve such compliance, is highlighted.

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Keywords:Chemical Disinfection; Clinical Guidelines; Endoscope Reprocessors; Endoscopic Accessories; Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; Infection Control; Manual Cleansing; Technology Safety; Total Quality Management
ID Code:38781
Deposited On:04 May 2011 12:06
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