Cost Comparison of Single-Use Versus Reusable Bronchoscopes Used for Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Both single-use and reusable bronchoscopes are suitable for percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) to visualise the trachea during the insertion process. To determine the least costly option, the price of single-use bronchoscopes must be weighed against the estimated average cost of a bronchoscopy with reusable equipment. In the latter case, the acquisition cost must be spread over the equipment's useful life and other relevant costs, such as reprocessing and repair, must be included.

Objective

This study aimed to calculate the cost of using single-use or reusable bronchoscopes per PDT procedure.

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted to identify studies comparing the costs of reusable and single-use bronchoscopes for PDT. Inclusion crit

SUBMITTER: Sohrt A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6533350 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature