Improving Quality and Safety In Your Endoscopy Unit: On-Demand | October 2022 OLQUALOCT22-Infection Control in Endoscopy: Global Overview

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Video Summary

The video discusses the importance of infection control in endoscopy units, particularly in relation to duodenoscope-related infections. The speaker emphasizes the need for standardization and adherence to reprocessing guidelines to minimize the risk of infections. They also highlight the various modes of transmission, including patient-to-patient and staff-to-patient, and the importance of universal precautions to protect both patients and staff. The video provides an overview of the risk factors for endogenous and exogenous infections in endoscopy units and discusses the best practices for prevention, such as antibiotic prophylaxis in high-risk cases. The speaker also mentions the increase in reported infections associated with duodenoscopes and the need for enhanced reprocessing methods, including culturing, double high-level disinfection, and sterilization. They further discuss the potential for single-use duodenoscopes as a solution. In conclusion, the video highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach and ongoing research to improve infection control in endoscopy units. The speaker is Dr. Rabia Dillatour, an assistant professor of medicine at NYU School of Medicine and the director of endoscopy at Bellevue Hospital.

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Rabia de Latour, MD

Keywords

infection control

endoscopy units

duodenoscope-related infections

reprocessing guidelines

transmission modes

universal precautions