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 Dec;50(12):1205-1234. doi: 10.1055/a-0759-1629. Epub 2018 Nov 20.

Abstract

This 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.

Publication types

  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Disinfection / methods*
  • Disinfection / standards*
  • Documentation / standards
  • Endoscopes / standards*
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Infection Control / standards*
  • Occupational Health / standards
  • Sterilization / methods
  • Sterilization / standards