Olympus bronchoscope reprocessing guidelines

Multisociety guideline on reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes: 2011 • Endoscope manufacturer reprocessing guidelines for each endoscope (i.e. Olympus, Pentax, Fujinon, Karl Storz, etc.). Reprocessing Guidelines Necessary Steps to High Level Disinfect Endoscopes Withdrawal of the Endoscope Pre-cleaning at Bedside Transport

Sterilants for Reprocessing of Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes. Proper reprocessing of endoscopes and accessories is critical to the safe and successful treatment of patients (American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy [ASGE], 2008). The SGNA and ASGE support increased research in the areas of endoscope design and encourage General Reprocessing Instructions for KARL STORZ Products (USA) PI-000035-20.1 2-03-11 7 6. While immersed, clean the inside of the instrument channel ports with a short cleaning brush. eprocessing Training Videos for Olympus GI Endoscopes & Olympus Bronchoscopes. Olympus Canada. Our Company | Olympus Global. Reprocessing Instruction. Reprocessing Training Video for Olympus GI Endoscopes This page provides links to resources such as guidelines, self-audit tools, education & training materials, and safety communications for staff working in endoscopy reprocessing, infection control Infection prevention and control precautions stipulate staff use of N95 respirators when patients with a potential respiratory infection are undergoing bronchoscopy. 5.2 Hazards During Reprocessing. Reprocessing procedures present the potential risk of biological (e.g., infectious agents) and chemical (e.g., high level disinfectant) exposures. The PENTAX Video Bronchoscopes (EB Family) have been designed to be used with a PENTAX Video Processor (including Light Source), documentation equipment, video monitor, endo-therapy accessories (such as biopsy forceps) and other ancillary equipment for endoscopy and endoscopic surgery within the airways and tracheobronchial tree. Application To address the challeng