Duodenoscope as a Vector for Transmission

This article reviews the historical context for these outbreaks, technical aspects of scope design contributing to this risk, and innovations in endoscope technology that have the potential to overcome these shortcomings. Also reviewed are interim solutions and the data that support use of some of these interventions. Still needed are a validated manufacturer-recommended schedule for routine duodenoscope and echoendoscope maintenance with reprocessing protocols that can be implemented in endoscopy units.
Source: Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America - Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Source Type: research