Overview of infection control problems: Principles in gastrointestinal endoscopy

2001 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-232
Author(s):  
Walter W. Bond
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Control Problems

How to Survey Nosocomial Infections

2000 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 366-370 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petra Gastmeier ◽  
Dorit Sohr ◽  
Heinz-Michael Just ◽  
Alfred Nassauer ◽  
Franz Daschner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Control Problem ◽  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Surveillance Data ◽  
Control Problems ◽  
Case Identification ◽  
Major Point ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
High Level

Many surveillance methods for nosocomial infections (NIs) have been put forward in the literature, and all have their advantages and disadvantages. Different surveillance methods are useful, depending on whether the objective of surveillance is only to increase sensitivity to infection control problems and to identify areas with possible infection control problems; to confirm a possible infection control problem through comparison with other units or departments; or to use surveillance data for identifying the sources of infections. Furthermore, time effectiveness is a major point in selecting the most appropriate method, particularly the method for case identification. In units or departments with a high level of NI, even highly time-consuming surveillance methods may be ultimately time-effective; in units or departments with a lower level of NI, the time-effectiveness depends on the time necessary for case identification. Close liaison with staff in the units is a sine qua non for the success of all surveillance activities

Reuse of Biopsy Forceps may be Associated with Risk of Transmission of HCV in Egyptian Patients Undergoing Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-283
Author(s):  
Taher El-Demerdash ◽  
Mohamed Yousef ◽  
Sherief Abd-Elsalam ◽  
Amal Helmy ◽  
Abdelrahman Kobtan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Biopsy Forceps ◽  
Gi Endoscopy ◽  
Upper Gi ◽  
Infection Control Measures ◽  
Group I ◽  
Hcv Transmission ◽  
Upper Gi Endoscopy

Background and Aims: Hepatitis viruses are not transmitted via gastrointestinal endoscopy except if there are any mistakes in sterilization and disinfection of the endoscope that disrupt the infection control measures. So we aimed to measure the risk of transmitting HCV by GI endoscopy at department of Tropical Medicine and infectious Diseases, in a major University hospital in Egypt. Methods: Our study was conducted on four hundred patients with exclusion of those with HCV, HBV, and/or HIV positive antibodies. An ethical committee approval and a given consent were taken prior to enrollment on the study. Our patients are grouped into the following; 100 patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy without biopsy as group I; 100 patients undergoing upper GI endoscopy with biopsy as group II; 100 patients undergoing lower GI endoscopy without biopsy as group III and 100 patients undergoing lower GI endoscopy with biopsy as group IV. HCV antibodies were done 3 months after endoscopy with exclusion of other risks of HCV infection by a detailed questionnaire. Results: Only one case was reported positive after 3 months of procedure; it was after colonoscopy with biopsy using reusable forceps. Conclusion: Strict infection control measures of the GI endoscopes despite being effective in preventing HCV transmission, the reuse of disinfected biopsy forceps may be associated with a risk of transmission. So, we recommend using disposable forceps for every patient to omit the risk of HCV transmission during endoscopy.

scholarly journals Infection Control During Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

2007 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas B Nelson ◽  
Paul C Adams
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Medical Center ◽  
Lead Author ◽  
University Of Minnesota ◽  
Staff Physician ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The University ◽  
Society Guideline

Dr Douglas Nelson is a staff physician in the department of gastroenterology at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center (Minnesota, USA) and a Professor of Medicine at the University of Minnesota (USA). He has written numerous articles on the subject of infection control during gastrointestinal endoscopy, and was the lead author of the "Multi-society guideline for reprocessing flexible gastrointestinal endoscopes" (1).

scholarly journals Reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and endoscopic accessories used in gastrointestinal endoscopy: Position Statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and European Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) – Update 2018

Endoscopy ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (12) ◽  
pp. 1205-1234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulrike Beilenhoff ◽  
Holger Biering ◽  
Reinhard Blum ◽  
Jadranka Brljak ◽  
Monica Cimbro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
European Society ◽  
Working Group ◽  
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Expert Working Group

AbstractThis Position Statement from the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) and the European Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) sets standards for the reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and endoscopic devices used in gastroenterology. An expert working group of gastroenterologists, endoscopy nurses, chemists, microbiologists, and industry representatives provides updated recommendations on all aspects of reprocessing in order to maintain hygiene and infection control.

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