Discussions in Infection Control

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Category: Colonoscopes

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Transmission of Infection during Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

April 15, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

This post provides the abstract of a peer-reviewed article, co-authored by Dr. Nelson and Dr. Muscarella, entitled: “Current issues in endoscope reprocessing and infection control during gastrointestinal endoscopy.” This article…

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Infections of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Following Flexible Endoscopy: Did the CDC Get it Right?

April 10, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

April 10, 2013 — This article discusses bacterial outbreaks linked to flexible endoscopes contaminated with waterborne microorganisms, including bronchoscopes contaminated with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The importance of drying the endoscope’s channels…

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Improper Use and Reprocessing of a Gastrointestinal Endoscope’s Auxiliary Water System

April 8, 2013 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

August 16, 2013 — In December, 2008, clinicians identified an adverse event at the Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) in Murfreesboro (TN) that sparked a national discussion about the quality…

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