Comparison of automated and manual drying in the elimination of residual endoscope working channel fluid after reprocessing (with video).

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Residual fluid within endoscope working channels after reprocessing may promote growth of pathogens. Current reprocessing guidelines therefore recommend endoscope drying with administration of forced filtered air; however, the duration and modality of administered air are not specified. The new DriScope Aid device enables automated administration of filtered air at controlled pressure through all internal endoscope channels. We systematically compared, for the first time, the impact of manual drying and automated drying on retained working channel fluid and bioburden after reprocessing.

Methods

We assessed for residual working channel fluid after reprocessing and/or drying by using the SteriCam borescope. Drying was performed either manually (forced filte

SUBMITTER: Barakat MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6748329 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature