ASGE Masterclass: Infection Control (Live Virtual) | June 2021-Disposable and Detachable Endoscopes: They Are Here but What Should an Endoscopist Do?

Disposable and Detachable Endoscopes: They Are Here but What Should an Endoscopist Do?

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Video Summary

In this video, the presenter discusses the importance of reducing endoscope-related infections and highlights new technologies in the field of GI endoscopy. They specifically focus on disposable and detachable endoscopes and discuss how they can be incorporated into endoscopy units. The presenter provides an overview of the risks associated with endoscopes and the factors that contribute to endoscope contamination. They also discuss strategies employed by other specialties to reduce endoscope-related infections. The presenter then dives into the updates and data around emerging technologies, including single-use endoscopes, detachable distal end caps, and disposable sheaths. They review studies and compare the efficacy, operability, and safety of these devices to reusable endoscopes. The financial implications and environmental impact of these technologies are also discussed. The presenter concludes by emphasizing the need for more research, post-marketing surveillance, and data regarding the functionality, medical economics, and environmental impact of these new devices. No specific credits are mentioned in the video.

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Luke John Day, MD, FASGE

Keywords

endoscope-related infections

new technologies

GI endoscopy

disposable endoscopes

detachable endoscopes

endoscope contamination

reducing infections