Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 217-223, October 2011

Ambulatory endoscopy centers: infection-related issues

  • David A. Greenwald, MD

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Division of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York

Infection related issues are an important concern in ambulatory endoscopy centers. Safety is paramount. Maintenance of effective infection control processes is a crucial component of safety in endoscopy, and proper reprocessing of endoscopic equipment must be viewed as an important part of any procedure. Critical issues in reducing the risk of transmission of infection during endoscopic procedures include general infection control principles, safe injection practices and meticulous endoscope reprocessing.

Keywords: Endoscope reprocessing, Infection control guidelines, Safe injection practices, Automated endoscope reprocessors, High-level disinfection

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 The author reports no direct financial interests that might pose a conflict of interest in connection with the submitted manuscript.

PII: S1096-2883(11)00124-0

doi:10.1016/j.tgie.2011.08.001

Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Volume 13, Issue 4 , Pages 217-223, October 2011

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