Endoscope cleaning protocol

Re: Endoscope cleaning protocol

Kelly McAlinden Todd — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:43:31 GMT

Thanks guys you have all been really helpful. Ill look into getting Olymous out as that would be a great help:)

Re: Endoscope cleaning protocol

Amy Homer. RVN. NCert A&CC — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:30:56 GMT

if you contact olympus, they will come out and show you how clean your scope properly. you will prob have to show some sort of interest in buying there products but you dont have to. also they provide really good free posters with step by step guide of cleaning flexible scopes.

Re: Endoscope cleaning protocol

Dippy — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:34:59 GMT

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*shudders at memory of cleaning endoscope* It wasn't used much as it was such a chore to clean it. I'm guessing it becomes easier when you know what you are doing?

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Ditto, and the nurse on lates always got lumbered with it!!!

Re: Endoscope cleaning protocol

F1chick — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:04:40 GMT

*shudders at memory of cleaning endoscope* It wasn't used much as it was such a chore to clean it. I'm guessing it becomes easier when you know what you are doing?

Re: Endoscope cleaning protocol

Nick Shackleton — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:34:58 GMT

Don't forget not all endoscopes are safe to be fully submersed. Ensure there is a blue ring around the eye piece, as this indicates that it is safe to submerse the scope.

VES do some nice guides for cleaning protocol and might be worth investing in a scope clearer.

Re: Endoscope cleaning protocol

Kelly McAlinden Todd — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:37:17 GMT

Thank you so much:) Thats a great help. Yeah going to contact the supplier as they dont have any cleaning procedures on it at all.. Thank you

Re: Endoscope cleaning protocol

Aimee Barber — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:00:38 GMT

hey, there all nearly the same, however you should get one from the manufacturer or supplier. I would always follow those guidelines, very expensive instruments to go wrong! ill copy ours in here anyway, just remember there slightly tailored to our set up

CLEANING AND DISINFECTION OF ENDOSCOPES

1. Leak test – attach pressure pump and inflate to 150mmHg.

IF LEAK TEST FAILS
(OR IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT) DO NOT IMMERSE

2. Check endoscope for broken fibres.

3. Immerse scope in 6 ltrs water + 60mls Medizyme, remove air/water and suction buttons.

4. Clean channels with brush:

· Biopsy channel to tip of scope

Water channel to light source end
Water channel to tip of scope
Entrance of air button channel

5. Connect to suction and flush Medizyme through scope. Alternately cover air & water channel /

biopsy ports while flushing.

6. Gently brush control body (espec. eyepiece) to dislodge dirt and grease. Brush tip of insertion

tube and lenses to dislodge any organic debris.

Drain off Medizyme and flush scope with clean water, covering channels in turn as before.
Transfer scope to plastic tray and immerse in disinfectant ( 400mls of MedDis made up to 8 litres with water).
Flush to fully irrigate all channels with disinfectant and leave for 20 - 30 mins. Flush scope thoroughly with clean water and then with air to dry off excess moisture.
Dry outside of scope with care – remember it’s possible to detach the insertion tube from the scope head if too much downward force is used!
Re-attach air & water buttons and hang up to dry.

¨ Always feed cleaning brush down from head end of scope.

¨ MedDis solution can be kept (4-5 days) and re-used.