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Dr. Muscarella’s Review of the New Multisociety Guidance for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

November 11, 2025 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

Due to the risk of bacterial infections (and potential legal exposure), this article's review of the 2025 multisociety guideline therefore recommends caution whenever considering IUSS, particularly for surgical implants --…

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Review of an Evaluation of the STERIS Reliance EPS Reprocessor

December 18, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

BACKGROUND: This blog by Lawrence F Muscarella, PhD, discusses his comprehensive review of a published evaluation of the STERIS Reliance Endoscope Processing System (“EPS”; Steris Corp., Mentor, OH), which is…

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Decontamination of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Manikins

December 5, 2012 Lawrence F Muscarella PhD

December 6, 2012 — An assessment of the level of decontamination required of CPR manikins used during training classes and covered with a protective sheath is similar in a few…

Dr. Muscarella’s Review of the New Multisociety Guidance for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

Review of an Evaluation of the STERIS Reliance EPS Reprocessor

Decontamination of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Manikins

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Dr. Muscarella’s Review of the New Multisociety Guidance for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

A Proposal to Include ‘Endoscope-Associated Infections’ as a Reportable Medicare Measure to Promote Patient Safety

Hundreds of Thousands of Device Reports Were Submitted Late to FDA, a New Study Has Found, Raising Safety Questions

Endoscopy Patients at Vanderbilt Potentially Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis, County Officials Have Confirmed

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Dr. Muscarella’s Review of the New Multisociety Guidance for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

Review of an Evaluation of the STERIS Reliance EPS Reprocessor

Decontamination of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Manikins

You missed

Dr. Muscarella’s Review of the New Multisociety Guidance for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities

A Proposal to Include ‘Endoscope-Associated Infections’ as a Reportable Medicare Measure to Promote Patient Safety

Hundreds of Thousands of Device Reports Were Submitted Late to FDA, a New Study Has Found, Raising Safety Questions

Endoscopy Patients at Vanderbilt Potentially Exposed to HIV and Hepatitis, County Officials Have Confirmed