Endoscope Reprocessing Complete Guide

Endoscope Reprocessing Complete Guide Routine screening diagnostic treatment therapeutic treatment list 3 ways endoscopes can be used to meet patient needs processing each endoscope correctly with precision and care pressure to turnover equipment quickly lack of inventory list three challenges endoscope reprocessing professionals face when working with flexible endoscopes Brainpower Read More screen for cancer/remove some forms of cancer obtain tissue samples 3. to perform operations to remove stone from kidneys, urethra, bladder and open structures 4. to take a closer look at abnormalities found in radiology imaging list four uses for flexible endoscopes 1. light connector 2. universal cord ol body 4. working channels 5. insertion tube 6. distal tip list the 6 general components that are common to most flexible endoscopes Rhinolaryngoscope (ENT scope) Examination of the larynx, pharynx and nose (throat) (upper airways) colonoscope examines the lower GI tract bronchoscope examines the throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways gastroscope(EGD) Examines digestive tract, including esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Can also remove polyps enteroscope examines the small intestine flexible laryngoscopy Looks at the larynx(voice box) vocal cords and back of throat duodenoscope (ERCP) diagnoses and treats abnormalities in the first part of the small intestine(like ulcers) Choledochoscope used to remove gallstones Flexible Intubation scope views the airways on screen ureteroscope visualizes the urinary tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder hysteroscope examines the uterus 1. gram stain fast stain cope stain le stain list 4 primary stains used for bacteria identification staining this process is used to identify bacteria symbiotic bacteria good bacteria that help humans in some way opportunistic an infection that is caused by a microorganism that usually doesn't cause disease. Usually caused by non pathogenic bacteria parasite organism that lives off or in another organism acid fast the stain used to identify mycobacterium tuberculosis gram positive bacteria that stain purple are called biofilm a collection of microorganisms that attach to surfaces and each other and form a colony. The colony produces a protective gel that is difficult to penetrate with detergents and disinfectants life expectancy: 6hours to 16 months pseudomonas aeruginosa has been known to survive on dry nonliving surfaces for wire shelving endoscopes that have been sterilized may be stored on cabinet flexible endoscopes that have been high-level disinfected should be stored in a ventilated located in 10 seconds delivering 0.4 gallons flushing for atleast 15 minutes the eyewash station in decon should be located in --, delivering---gallons per minute and flushing fluid for a minimum of -- minutes biohazard bins used to transport soiled endoscopes should be labeled fill lines and manifold/adaptor systems sinks used for endoscope cleaning should be equipped with education and training in the absence of physical barriers between soiled and clean areas----will help assure one way directional flow OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) the use of PPE when reprocessing contaminated endoscopes is required by: