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Publikováno v:
Endoscopy International Open, Vol 10, Iss 01, Pp E109-E111 (2022)
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/0306d1f248104cceb38436e28ea8f8d9
Autor:
Cori L. Ofstead, Brandy L. Buro, Krystina M. Hopkins, John E. Eiland, Harry P. Wetzler, David R. Lichtenstein
Publikováno v:
Endoscopy International Open, Vol 08, Iss 12, Pp E1769-E1781 (2020)
Background Recent outbreaks of duodenoscope-associated multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) have brought attention to the infection risk from procedures performed with duodenoscopes. Prior to these MDRO outbreaks, procedures with duodenoscopes were
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/431ae14dc5e14c43b8be311f046e306d
Autor:
Cori L. Ofstead, Abigail G. Smart, Krystina M. Hopkins, Larry A. Lamb, Frank E. Daniels, Damien S. Berg
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Infection Control. 51:624-632
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Infection Control. 51:2-10
Infections have been linked to damaged or contaminated endoscopes with visible defects. Endoscope processing standards and guidelines state endoscopes should be visually inspected every time they are used. This study evaluated a new visual inspection
Splash generation and droplet dispersal in a well-designed, centralized high-level disinfection unit
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Infection Control. 50:1200-1207
Sterile processing personnel routinely decontaminate medical devices that are heavily soiled with blood, tissue, and secretions. Contamination may spread throughout processing areas, potentially exposing personnel and patient-ready devices, especiall
Publikováno v:
American Journal of Infection Control. 48:309-315
Endoscope reprocessing is often ineffective, and microbes frequently remain on endoscopes after the use of high-level disinfectants (HLDs). Several factors impact reprocessing effectiveness, including non-adherence to guidelines, use of damaged endos
Autor:
Cori L. Ofstead, Krystina M. Hopkins
Publikováno v:
Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology. 54:146-152
Publikováno v:
American journal of infection control. 50(2)
Personnel working in sterile processing or endoscope reprocessing departments are at high risk of exposure to tissue, blood, and patient fluids when decontaminating reusable medical instruments and equipment. The effectiveness of protective measures
Autor:
Cori L. Ofstead, Krystina M. Hopkins, Abigail G. Smart, John E. Eiland, Harry P. Wetzler, Seth K. Bechis
Publikováno v:
Urology. 164
Flexible ureteroscopes are essential devices, and reusable models require meticulous cleaning and sterilization between procedures. Reprocessing is complex, time-consuming, and difficult due to the instrument's small size, fragility, and internal cha
Publikováno v:
Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology