Discussions in Infection Control
An independent site by Lawrence F Muscarella PhD -- a national authority on the causes and prevention of healthcare-associated infections and related errors.
The FDA is now soliciting stakeholders and the public to comment on its just-published draft guidance document entitled: “Mitigating the Risk of Cross-Contamination from Valves and Accessories Used for Irrigation…
Synopsis: This article discusses the potential for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) associated with the use of tap water, compared to sterile water, for irrigation (and/or cleansing the endoscope’s lens) during gastrointestinal…
October 17, 2013 — This is the third and final article in a series discussing disposable tubing used for irrigation during gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy. This is the most complete set…