Assessment of endoscope cleaning and disinfection efficacy, and the impact of endoscope storage on the microbiological safety level

Wiktorczyk, Natalia; Kwiecińska-Piróg, Joanna; Skowron, Krzysztof; Michalska, Anna; Zalas‐Więcek, Patrycja; Białucha, Agata; Budzyńska, Anna; Grudlewska‐Buda, Katarzyna; Prażyńska, Małgorzata; Gospodarek‐Komkowska, Eugenia

doi:10.1111/jam.14558

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“…RCI-equipped endoscope storage cabinet is minimizing this threat, as evidenced by Wiktorczyk et al (2020). This improvement contributed to maintaining the cleanliness acceptance criteria for both the air and the surfaces of endoscope storage cabinets (Wiktorczyk et al 2020). The above study shows that the use of RCI may have a positive effect on the storage of medical equipment.…”

Section: Listeria Monocytogenesmentioning

confidence: 71%

“…insufficient cleaning and disinfection and resulting pathogens transmission. RCI-equipped endoscope storage cabinet is minimizing this threat, as evidenced by Wiktorczyk et al (2020). This improvement contributed to maintaining the cleanliness acceptance criteria for both the air and the surfaces of endoscope storage cabinets (Wiktorczyk et al 2020).…”

Section: Listeria Monocytogenesmentioning

confidence: 98%

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“…and fungi ranged from 73.1% to 82.0% [42]. In turn, Wiktorczyk et al [49] used the RCI module as a built-in element of the cabinet for storing endoscopes. The treatment influenced the meeting of microbiological criteria of air in the wardrobe [49].…”

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(1) Background: An aerogenic way is one of main rout of spreading microorganisms (including antibiotic resistant), that cause healthcare-associated infections. The source of microorganisms in the air can be patients, personnel, visitors, outdoor air, hospital surfaces and equipment, and even sink drains. (2) Methods: The standardized suspensions (0.5 McFarland) of the examined strains (Enterococcus spp., Clostridioides difficile, Staphylococcus aureus) were nebulized in sterile chamber. Then the Induct 750 (ActivTek) device, generating RCI (radiant catalytic ionization) phenomenon, was used for 20 min. Next, the number of bacteria in the air was calculated using collision method. The percentage of reduction coefficient (R) was calculated. (3) Results: In case of enterococci, the R value was >90% and there are no statistically significant differences among tested strains. For C. difficile strains the R value range from 64–95%. The R value calculated for hypervirulent, antibiotic resistant CDI PCR 27 strain was statistically significantly lower than for other examined strains. For S. aureus non-MRSA the R value was 99.87% and for S. aurues MRSA the R value was 95.61%. (4) Conclusions: The obtained results indicate that the use of RCI may contribute to reducing the occurrence of dangerous pathogens in the air, and perhaps transmission and persistence in the hospital buildings environment.

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“…without affecting the targeted biopsy of mucosa has become another urgent problem to be solved. [15][16][17][18]…”

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Endoscopic biopsy and histopathological examination remain one of the critical methods for high-risk subjects (HRS) screening for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in symptom-free subjects (SFS) of high-incidence areas (HIA) for ESCC. Almost 90% of the symptom-free residents show normal esophageal epithelia in HIA of ESCC. Based on that, overexamination by endoscopy was found in the screening of early ESCC. Furthermore, in large-scale screening on SFS in HIA of ESCC, the application of endoscopy is limited because of the complicated protocol, high cost, and shortage of experienced endoscopists. The authors suggest a two-step screening method. The first step involves a non-invasive serological screening by which to determine the blood level of neoplasm-related molecules which indirectly reflects the esophageal epithelial lesions. Endoscopic and histopathological examinations are involved in the second step. The second step will decrease the screening cost and improve the effectiveness of endoscopic examination for large-scale screening in HIA of ESCC. It is crucial to combine the two steps within a cooperative medical system in rural villages and communities in cities for extensive application.

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Assessment of endoscope cleaning and disinfection efficacy, and the impact of endoscope storage on the microbiological safety level

Cited by 5 publications

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Antimicrobial effect of radiant catalytic ionization

Efficacy of Radiant Catalytic Ionization in Reduction of Enterococcus spp., Clostridioides difficile and Staphylococcus aureus in Indoor Air

Nutrition for Cancer Prevention and Control: A Review of Dietary Risk Factors and Protective Measures

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