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- Transmission of lethal infections through endoscopes, especially duodenoscopes, has led to recommendations from scientific societies aimed at reducing these risks.
- International societies have expanded microbial surveillance guidelines to all endoscopes and devices used in reprocessing.
- Eight Italian scientific societies created a joint document outlining proper microbial surveillance procedures and recommended actions in case of contamination.
Article Abstract
Transmission with endoscopes, particularly duodenoscope, of potential lethal infections prompted different scientific societies to deliver recommendations aimed reducing this risk. Some International societies extended recommendations on microbial surveillance to all the endoscopes and devices used in the reprocessing procedure. Considering the relevance of the topic, 8 Italian scientific societies of physicians, nurses and technical operators prepared a concerted document taking into account Institutional advisories and facilities in Italy. The rules for a correct microbial surveillance on endoscopes were detailed in term of what, how and when to perform the procedure, also suggesting behaviors in case of contamination.
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