A comparative study on the cleaning efficacy of a pulsed vacuum cleaning and disinfection device on rigid endoscopic instruments in a hospital setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Given the increasing demand for rapid and reliable instrument reprocessing to support surgical schedules and minimize infection risks, this study aims to explore the cleaning efficacy of a pulsed vacuum cleaning and disinfection device on rigid endoscopic instruments in a comparative hospital setting.

Methods

A total of 800 rigid endoscopic instruments scheduled for post-operative cleaning in our hospital's sterilization supply room between July and December 2024 were included in the study. After pre-treatment, the instruments were divided into two groups, with 400 instruments in each group. The control group used a vacuum ultrasonic cleaner, while the observation group used a pulsed vacuum cleaning and disinfection device. The cleaning time, cleaning effect, prote

SUBMITTER: Bo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12394517 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature