ERCP Bootcamp for the Endoscopy Team (On-demand) | December 2023-Duodenoscope infection Risks, reprocessing, innovative design scopes

Duodenoscope infection Risks, reprocessing, innovative design scopes

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Dr. Doug Adler from the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy at Porter-Evans Hospital discusses the risks of duodenoscope-related infections, reprocessing, and innovative design scopes. He highlights the history of duodenoscope infections and the increased attention they received in 2015 when bad patient outcomes and lawsuits brought attention to the problem. Dr. Adler explains the changes that were made in response to these issues, including implementing new cleaning procedures and using disposable tips on reusable scopes. He mentions the two disposable duodenoscopes currently on the market, the Boston Exalt scope and the Ambu Ascope Duodeno. Dr. Adler acknowledges the concerns about the efficacy and environmental impact of disposable scopes, as well as the perception that they do not have the same mechanical control or optical quality as reusable scopes. He concludes by emphasizing the need for further research and consideration of these issues.

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Douglas G. Adler, MD, FASGE

Keywords

duodenoscope-related infections

reprocessing

innovative design scopes

history of duodenoscope infections

new cleaning procedures

disposable duodenoscopes