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endoscope
endoscope cleaning
Term | Definition |
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endoscope | a medical device consisting of a tube and optical system for observing the inside of a hollow organ, cavity, or tissue plane. |
pre-cleaning | done immediately after the endoscope has been removed from the patient. this consists of wiping the tube with a wet cloth and then soaking the tube in a cleaning solution. |
leak testing | use air, pressure, and water to determine if any damage to the endoscope has occurred |
manual cleaning | use the recommended cleaning solution to manually remove debris from the internal and external surfaces |
rinse after cleaning | rinse all parts with clean water to further reduce chances of any debris or cleaning solution from remaining. |
high-level disinfection (manual or automated) | use the recommended high-level disinfectant that the manufacturer suggests for immersion and flushing of endoscope pieces. |
rinse after high-level disinfection | rinse all parts to assure no residual chemical disinfectant remains |
drying | rinse all parts with alcohol and then dry with forced air. store the endoscope vertically in a clean, dry, and dust free environment |