NR AJYB
AU Rey,J.F.
TI Endoscopic disinfection: a worldwide problem.
QU Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 1999 Jun; 28(4): 291-7
KI J Clin Gastroenterol. 1999 Jun;28(4):290. PMID: 10372923
PT journal article; review; review, tutorial
AB Safety of endoscopic procedures has been a major issue over the last 10 years. Outbreak of new infectious diseases (type C) hepatitis, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) underlines the necessity for strengthening cleaning and disinfection guidelines. Patients should be ensured that all endoscopic procedures are carried out with high-level disinfection endoscopes and with sterile or single-use accessories. Improvements from a hygienic point of view of both endoscopes and washer-disinfectors are important goals for manufacturers. Adequate training of endoscopic staff is one of the most crucial points to achieve the highest quality control standards in digestive endoscopy.
ZR 31
MH Bacterial Infections/prevention & control; Creutzfeldt-Jakob Syndrome/prevention & control; Cross Infection/*prevention & control; Disinfection/*methods/standards; Endoscopes/*adverse effects/*microbiology/virology; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/adverse effects/trends; Equipment Reuse/standards; Hepatitis C/prevention & control; Human; Medical Staff/education; Quality Assurance, Health Care
AD Department d' Hepatologie et de Gastroenterologie, Institut Arnault Tzanck, Saint-Laurent du Var, France.
SP englisch
PO USA