Newest Edition
AVAILABLE BY SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
Easy-to-read, The Basics of Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Textbook, Third Edition has been completely updated to all Guidelines (e.g. AORN, CDC, SGNA) and standards (ANSI/AAMI ST-91, 2021). This textbook book will enable readers to learn about:
1. Rules, Regulations
2. Anatomy, Physiology, Infection Prevention
3. The challenges with reprocessing flexible endoscopes
4. Recommended point of use treatment and transport of used endoscopes
5. Leak testing
6. Manual cleaning
7. Manual and automated high-level disinfection and disinfectants
8. Safe use of the chemicals used to clean and high-level disinfect or liquid chemical sterilization of endoscopes
9. Inspection and testing protocols for flexible endoscopes
10. Use of ancillary equipment (e.g. automated flushing devices)
11. Processing of endoscope accessories
12. Transport of high-level disinfected, liquid chemically sterilized endoscopes or terminally sterilized endoscopes to the point of use or storage.
13. Storage of Flexible Endoscopes
14. Documentation
15. Quality Assurance
16. Medical terminology
17. Signs and symbols used in processing
Target Audience: These textbooks are geared towards those professionals working in GI/Endo in a hospital or setting reprocessing scopes.