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  • Title: Developing an effective procedure for cleaning and disinfecting G.I. flexible endoscopes.
    Author: Reichert M.
    Journal: J Healthc Mater Manage; 1992 Oct; 10(9):19-22, 24-6, 28. PubMed ID: 10121525.
    Abstract:
    The field of flexible endoscopy continues to grow at an accelerated pace. The procedures are more aggressive, the patients are sicker, the accessory instruments are more numerous, the infection control issues are more complex and the medicated patient requires more intense observation. Developing in-hospital processing procedures that are logical and supported by a rationale that includes testing is necessary in the absence of coherent, complete recommendations from flexible endoscope manufacturers. These procedures will have the highest probability of compliance and will also have the highest probability of achieving a safe product for patient use.
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