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Recent Update on Microbiological Monitoring of Gastrointestinal Endoscopes after High-Level Disinfection
Clinical Endoscopy ; : 369-373, 2015.
Artículo en Inglés | WPRIM | ID: wpr-170088
ABSTRACT
Endoscopy-related infections are important contributors to nosocomial infections. Endoscope reprocessing according to standard guidelines ensures high-level disinfection and prevents endoscopy-related infections. Microbiological surveillance may help in monitoring the effectiveness of gastrointestinal endoscope disinfection. The process involves microbial cultures and non-culture methods such as bioburden assays, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) bioluminescence, and quantitative polymerase chain reactions (PCRs). Surveillance culturing to monitor endoscopes after reprocessing has been recommended by a majority of organizations. Bioburden assays, ATP bioluminescence, and quantitative PCRs provide rapid and reliable measures. Each institution will have to try to establish its own surveillance guidelines.
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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Adenosina Trifosfato / Desinfección / Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa / Infección Hospitalaria / Endoscopios / Endoscopios Gastrointestinales Idioma: Inglés Revista: Clinical Endoscopy Año: 2015 Tipo del documento: Artículo

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Texto completo: Disponible Índice: WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental) Asunto principal: Adenosina Trifosfato / Desinfección / Reacción en Cadena de la Polimerasa / Infección Hospitalaria / Endoscopios / Endoscopios Gastrointestinales Idioma: Inglés Revista: Clinical Endoscopy Año: 2015 Tipo del documento: Artículo