1999
DOI: 10.1053/ge.1999.v50.99615
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GI endoscopic reprocessing practices in the United States

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“…e situation in Germany is different from other countries. In 2002, based on the results of the HYGEA study [45] con�rming similar studies in other countries [22,46] and a comparison of international guidelines for reprocessing �exible endoscopes [27] the commission for hospital hygiene and disease prevention at the Robert Koch institute, the German analogue to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published an evidence-based guideline for reprocessing �exible endoscopes and endoscopic accessories [47]. In addition, a national colorectal cancer screening program via colonoscopy was initiated in autumn 2002.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 58%
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“…e situation in Germany is different from other countries. In 2002, based on the results of the HYGEA study [45] con�rming similar studies in other countries [22,46] and a comparison of international guidelines for reprocessing �exible endoscopes [27] the commission for hospital hygiene and disease prevention at the Robert Koch institute, the German analogue to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published an evidence-based guideline for reprocessing �exible endoscopes and endoscopic accessories [47]. In addition, a national colorectal cancer screening program via colonoscopy was initiated in autumn 2002.…”
Section: Introductionsupporting
confidence: 58%
“…To minimize the risk of infection transmission via endoscopes many gastroenterological and hygienic societies worldwide developed national guidelines for reprocessing �exible endoscopes and endoscopic accessories [20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35]. However, implementation of these guidelines in clinical practice and outcome are not evaluated at all.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Among chemical disinfectants, formaldehyde and glutaraldehyde were the most widely used 1) for reducing microbial contamination responsible for infectious accidents following invasive endoscopies. At present, oxidizing agents such as PA-HP, have replaced them but are known to be ineffective for the prion inactivation cycle 2) and to have toxic effects on patients, nursing staff and the environment 3) .…”
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“…The two products most commonly used for reprocessing endoscopes in the United States are glutaraldehyde and the automated chemical sterilization process that uses peracetic acid (STEMS SYSTEM 1, Mentor, OH). 17 The advantages and disadvantages of the chemical sterilant, peracetic acid (STERIS SYSTEM 1), and high-level disinfection methods have been reviewed. 7 The importance of allowing the sterilant to come into contact with an inoculated carrier has been demonstrated by two studies that investigated the peracetic acid immersion system (ie, STEMS SYSTEM 1).…”
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