Recent Update on Microbiological Monitoring of Gastrointestinal Endoscopes after High-Level Disinfection
Clinical Endoscopy
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: 369-373, 2015.
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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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Assunto principal:
Trifosfato de Adenosina
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Desinfecção
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Reação em Cadeia da Polimerase
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Infecção Hospitalar
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Endoscópios
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Endoscópios Gastrointestinais
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Clinical Endoscopy
Ano de publicação:
2015
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