Quality and Safety in Endoscopy Units Around the Globe (On-Demand) | 2023-Infection Control in Endoscopy: Global Overview

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In this video, Dr. Luke John Day discusses the risk of infection transmission during endoscopy procedures, with a focus on standard endoscopes and specialized endoscopes, such as duodenoscopes. He highlights the need for strong infection control practices and adherence to reprocessing guidelines in endoscopy units. Infections can occur through endogenous transmission, where the patient's own bacteria enter the bloodstream as a result of mucosal trauma, and exogenous transmission, where a pathogen is introduced from the environment. Dr. Day discusses the risk factors for infections in endoscopy units and the importance of universal precautions to minimize patient-to-staff and patient-to-patient transmission. He also highlights the challenges and recent increase in infections related to duodenoscopes, and the need for enhanced reprocessing methods and staff training. Dr. Day concludes by emphasizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and ongoing research to improve infection control practices in endoscopy.

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Lukejohn Day, MD, FASGE

Keywords

infection transmission

endoscopy procedures

duodenoscopes

infection control practices

reprocessing guidelines

patient-to-patient transmission