7 Tips to Expect and Maintain Your Endoscopes
Taking the time to properly care for your endoscopes after each use is critical to their longevity. Neglecting your endoscopes can lead to costly repairs - something that can easily be avoided if you take care of them properly. If you do take care of your endoscopes, your procedures will run more efficiently, saving your department and your patients time and money. If you follow these 7 simple steps, you can expect your endoscopes to stay in good condition. Pre-clean your oscilloscope Reprocessing starts in the operating room. Pre-cleaning helps prevent the formation of any biofilm, so it is critical to begin the cleaning process immediately after removing the insertion tube from the patient. To perform pre-cleaning, wipe the insertion tube, clean the air/water channels and soak it in a detergent solution. Perform a leak test The leak test allows you to detect any damage to the outer surface of the oscilloscope as well as the internal channels. If you d...