Bacterial bioburden of duodenoscope elevator mechanism in different reprocessing stages.
Am J Infect Control
; 52(4): 488-490, 2024 Apr.
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| ID: mdl-37838249
ABSTRACT
Over the past decade, infections linked to duodenoscopes have become a significant concern, primarily due to the intricate design of the elevator mechanism. Currently, there is limited evidence regarding the bacterial contamination level of the elevator mechanism after clinical use and throughout its various reprocessing stages. This study utilized the swab culture technique to examine the bacterial contamination on the duodenoscope elevator mechanism after clinical use and after 3 reprocessing stages at a Center of tertiary hospital. Our findings revealed severe bacterial contamination after clinical usage, emphasizing that the effectiveness of manual cleaning greatly influences the subsequent high-level disinfection quality.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Equipment Contamination
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Duodenoscopes
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Infect Control
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China