Chp 9 & 10Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing study guide with complete solutions
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Chp 9 & 10Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
study guide with complete solutions
Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Area - Answer️️ -The ventilation
system should be designed to maintain negative pressure - air coming in to
decon...not bad decon air flowing out to prep or other areas
Flexible...
Chp 9 & 10Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing
study guide with complete solutions
Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Area - Answer✔️✔️-The ventilation
system should be designed to maintain negative pressure - air coming in to
decon...not bad decon air flowing out to prep or other areas
Flexible Endoscope Decontamination Area - Answer✔️✔️-Air is directly
exhausted to the outside
Requires 10 air exchanges per
hour (as mentioned)
Clean floors and (horizontal) work surfaces daily
Routinely clean vents and walls
Work should flow from clean to dirty
Floor drains should be treated to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in
the traps and to prevent the emission of noxious odors
Flexible Endoscopes - Answer✔️✔️-Flexible endoscopes are extremely
difficult to clean because of their numerous small channels lumens and size
some more than 6 ft long
Flexible Endoscopes - Answer✔️✔️-bronchoscopes, duodenoscopes
e.g.,endoscopes for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
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[ERCP], enteroscopes endoscopes used for small-bowel procedures,
gastroscopes e.g., endoscopes for esophagogastroduodenoscopy [EGD],
cystoscopes, nasopharyngoscopes, ureteroscopes, and ultrasound
endoscopes
Only those personnel who have been thoroughly trained, with
competencies verified, should reprocess flexible endoscopes
Flexible Endoscopes - Answer✔️✔️-Manufacturer's instructions should be
carefully followed
Generally cleaned manually and separately. Most MFG will state in order
to prevent cross-contamination - *1x use on detergent bath w/soft cloth, or
impregnated sponge. This goes for flexible scopes, cameras, & the like, as
well!
Flexible Endoscopes - Answer✔️✔️-Automated washer & ultrasonic could,
& more than likely, will damage these!
Brush distal end with soft bristle brush
After wiping outer surface and accessories with a soft cloth moistened with
detergent solution - thoroughly rinse.
AER's - Answer✔️✔️-Before this - friendly reminder: decontaminate prior to
placing in any type of unit similar. Needs to be cleaned before disinfected
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