Endoscopy

Four Considerations to Weigh with Endoscope Storage Cabinets
SUPPLY COSTS

Recent studies showing post-endoscopic infection rates being more common than previously believed underscore the importance of a safe and systematic approach to reprocessing flexible endoscopes. Storage is an essential element of that process.

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Do Automated Drying Cabinets Reduce Risk of Microbial Growth in Flexible Endoscopes?
Prevention Strategies
 Researchers sought to determine if the type of storage cabinet—automated drying cabinet vs. standard drying cabinet—made a difference in reducing the risk of microbial growth and biofilm creation after reprocessing. Here’s what they found.
COVID-19
Outlining a Safe Return to Elective Endoscopy in a Pandemic
Best Practices
 Endoscopists weigh in on best practices for a return to elective endoscopic procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including options for new best practices for protecting patient and healthcare worker safety.
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