柔性内窥镜干燥储存的重要性以防止生物膜的形成

Importance of Dry Storage to preventbiofilm formationName: Dr. Michelle Alfa Ph.D.Affiliation: AlfaMedConsulting LtdDisclosures:Consulting services: Olympus America, Nanosonics, AustraliaRoyalties: Universityof Manitoba for patent licenseto HealthmarkSponsoredEducationalSpeaker: Olympus, 3M All publications mentioned are listed at the end of the presentationThe information presented today is based on published data and my opinion and is independent of any company to whom I provide consulting services.OBJECTIVES:nIdentify key weaknesses in current reprocessing protocolsnFocus on the impact of inadequate drying on endoscope contamination-Reprocessing is a SYSTEMwith sequential stages-Breaches in any one stage can result in persistence of microbes and organic matter in the patient-ready endoscopes Leading àBiofilm formationManual or flushing pump assisted; brush/flush + detergentDRYING; -StorageBedside Pre-cleanLeak TestingManual cleaningAER: cleaning, HLD, final rinseDrying for storageS