More Endoscopy Suite Articles
How Endoscopy is Evolving to Treat Gastrointestinal Trauma
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedure
Surgical management remains the primary way to treat acutely ill patients, but endoscopic tools and techniques have been adapted for use in diagnosing and managing biliary, pancreatic and luminal trauma.
Minimizing Cross-Contamination in the Reprocessing Suite
Prevention Challenges
Many types of endoscopes may be exposed to SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19. “Extreme care” must be taken to minimize cross-contamination during all endoscope reprocessing, a noted epidemiologist writes.
Reprocessing Success Requires All-Hands Approach
Prevention Strategies
“A multidisciplinary approach is necessary to optimize clinical resources, decrease associated risk, and improve patient safety associated with the use of flexible endoscopes," the authors of a new study write.
More From Single-Use Endoscopy
Prevention Challenges
Endoscope reprocessing involves a complicated series of between 50 and 100 steps depending on the device instructions for use and society guidelines adopted by the institution. Among the dozens of steps needed are several PPE changes to protect the integrity of the cleaning process.
Prevention Challenges
Bronchoscopy may still be warranted for suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases despite aerosolization risks. An international panel of pulmonary and critical care specialists offers recommendations for safely doing procedures.
