duodenoscope

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""The moving parts of the elevator mechanism contain microscopic crevices that may not be reached with a brush," the FDA said Thursday. "Residual body fluids and organic debris may remain in these crevices after cleaning and disinfection. If these fluids contain microbial contamination, subsequent patients may be exposed to serious infections." 4. Yech. I'm supposed to have a procedure with a duodenoscope. Should I cancel it? No. A procedure with a duodenoscope can be lifesaving. It can remove gallstones, for example, or insert a stent into a blocked bile duct. If you need it, you need it."

http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/20/health/cre-outbreak-patient-questions/index.html



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CLEAN YOUR DUDENSCOPES

THE DUDENSCOPE ABIDES

2/21/2015 7:04:05 AM

Hey doc, did you properly clean the duodenoscope before my procedure?
Yes.
Are you sure?
Yes.
Did you follow the FDA procedure?
Yes.
Did you clean the elevator properly?
Shut the hell up and get outta here!!

[Edited on February 21, 2015 at 10:33 AM. Reason : /\]

2/21/2015 10:31:21 AM

awesome thread... learnt something new!

2/21/2015 11:01:30 AM