Survey of nasopharyngoscope decontamination methods in Canada.

Background: nasopharyngoscopes are essential tools in modern otolaryngology practice. Owing to their frequent and diverse use, it is important to ensure that they can be efficiently and thoroughly cleaned. To date, there are no official national guidelines provided by the Canadian Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (CSOHNS) for decontamination of nasopharyngoscopes.