| Methodology of reprocessing one-time use accessories. | |
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PMID: 10683222 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The current climate of falling reimbursements has prompted evaluation of reusing single use (disposable) endoscopic accessories. A number of different accessories have undergone study of both function and sterility after reuse. These studies, albeit limited in number, do show that selected equipment can be sterilized without impairment of function. Nonetheless, despite the data, widespread adoption of accessory reuse remains hampered by lingering concerns over cross-contamination and medical and legal risks. |
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Authors:
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C M Wilcox |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America Volume: 10 ISSN: 1052-5157 ISO Abbreviation: Gastrointest. Endosc. Clin. N. Am. Publication Date: 2000 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-04-13 Completed Date: 2000-04-13 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9202792 Medline TA: Gastrointest Endosc Clin N Am Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 379-84 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL 35294-0007, USA. mel_wilcox@gihep.uab.edu |
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Disposable Equipment*
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standards Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal* / microbiology Equipment Contamination / prevention & control* Equipment Safety Humans Infection / transmission Infection Control / legislation & jurisprudence, methods Sensitivity and Specificity Sterilization / methods*, standards United States |
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