Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: On-Demand | October 2022 OLQUALOCT22-Infection Control Q&A

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, the speakers discuss various topics related to the reprocessing of medical scopes and the use of disposable duodenoscopes. They start by asking poll questions about disinfectant concentration testing and the risks posed by damaged endoscopes. They then discuss the challenges of endoscope reprocessing and the importance of proper cleaning and drying. They also address a question about scopes failing post-manual cleaning verification tests and suggest possible reasons for the failures. The discussion moves onto the topic of disposable duodenoscopes and the need for modified designs and additional protection, particularly for immunocompromised patients. They mention the process of sending back disposable scopes to the manufacturer for recycling and the potential environmental implications of disposable scopes. They also discuss the lack of standardized tests to ensure scopes are pathogenic-free before their next use. The video concludes with a question about objective tests for documenting the safety of an endoscope after reprocessing.

Keywords

reprocessing

medical scopes

disposable duodenoscopes

endoscope cleaning

endoscope drying