Current status of cleaning and disinfection for gastrointestinal endoscopy in China: A survey of 122 endoscopy units

Abstract Background Adequate compliance with the existing guidelines for cleaning and disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscopes and accessories is necessary to obtain high-level disinfection and prevent pathogen transmission. Aim To investigate cleaning and disinfection practice in China. Methods...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Digestive and liver disease 2011-04, Vol.43 (4), p.305-308
Hauptverfasser:	Zhang, Xiuli, Kong, Jinyan, Tang, Ping, Wang, Shufang, Hyder, Qurratulain, Sun, Gang, Zhang, Rugang, Yang, Yunsheng
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	China Cleaning and disinfection Disinfectants Disinfection - methods Disinfection - standards Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal Equipment Reuse Gastroenterology and Hepatology Gastrointestinal endoscopy Glutaral Guideline Adherence High-level disinfection Humans Practice Guidelines as Topic Sterilization - methods Surveys and Questionnaires
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract Background Adequate compliance with the existing guidelines for cleaning and disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscopes and accessories is necessary to obtain high-level disinfection and prevent pathogen transmission. Aim To investigate cleaning and disinfection practice in China. Methods A questionnaire with 21 questions concerning gastrointestinal endoscopy reprocessing was sent by e-mail to 189 endoscopy units in China. Results One hundred and twenty-two (80.39%) of the 189 units responded. Compared with the low-workload units (
ISSN:	1590-8658 1878-3562
DOI:	10.1016/j.dld.2010.12.010