Endoscope Reprocessing and Flexible Scope Care Flashcards
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What is the minimum level of disinfection required for flexible endoscopes used in semi-critical procedures?
Answer: High-level disinfection
Semi-critical devices like flexible endoscopes require high-level disinfection (HLD) to eliminate all microorganisms except high levels of bacterial spores.
Which step must be performed immediately after a flexible endoscope is removed from the patient?
Answer: Point-of-use wiping and flushing of channels
Point-of-use treatment — wiping the exterior and flushing channels with water or enzymatic solution — must occur immediately to prevent biofilm formation.
What is the purpose of leak testing a flexible endoscope?
Answer: To detect internal damage that could allow fluid ingress
Leak testing identifies breaches in the endoscope's internal structure that could allow fluids to enter and damage components or harbor pathogens.
Which chemical is most commonly used as a high-level disinfectant for flexible endoscopes?
Answer: Peracetic acid or glutaraldehyde
Glutaraldehyde and peracetic acid-based products (e.g., Cidex, Steris System 1) are the most commonly used high-level disinfectants for flexible endoscopes.
After high-level disinfection, how should flexible endoscopes be rinsed?
Answer: With sterile water or filtered water
Sterile or filtered water must be used for the final rinse to prevent recontamination from microorganisms present in tap water.
How should flexible endoscopes be stored after reprocessing?
Answer: Hanging vertically in a ventilated cabinet with caps removed
Endoscopes should be stored hanging vertically in a well-ventilated cabinet with all caps and valves removed to allow channels to dry and prevent moisture buildup.