Card 10 / 14: Routine reprocessing of endoscopes are done in your institution. As a fellow-in-training in infectious diseases you were task to talk on proper disinfection of endoscopes. Which among the following statements best describe the procedure in reprocessing?
A)
Cleaning both the internal and external surfaces using water and enzymatic cleaner then immersing the endoscope for 20 minutes in 2% gluteraldehyde then rinsed with tap water
B)
Immediately immersing the endoscope in 2% gluteraldehyde for 20 minutes at 20C
C)
Cleaning the external surfaces using water and enzymatic cleaner then immersing the endoscope for at least 5-10 minutes in 4% gluteraldehyde then rinsed with sterile or filtered water
D)
Immersing the endoscope for 10 minutes or less, using 2% gluteraldehyde
Answer:
A) Cleaning both the internal and external surfaces using water and enzymatic cleaner then immersing the endoscope for 20 minutes in 2% gluteraldehyde then rinsed with tap water
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