Independent root cause analysis of contributing factors, including dismantling of 2 duodenoscopes, to an outbreak of multidrug-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gie.2019.05.016
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Worldwide an increasing number of duodenoscope-associated outbreaks are reported. The high prevalence rate of contaminated duodenoscopes puts patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) at risk of exogenous transmission of microorganisms. The contributing… read more here.
Keywords: duodenoscope; contributing factors; multidrug resistant; outbreak multidrug ... See more keywords
Use of a novel single-use disposable duodenoscope for ERCP: selected clips from a real-world case series
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vgie.2020.09.006
Abstract: Background and Aims Single-use/disposable duodenoscopes represent one strategy to decrease the risk of patient infection related to ERCP. A preliminary case series was performed to demonstrate the feasibility and performance of a new single-use duodenoscope… read more here.
Keywords: duodenoscope; real world; use; case series ... See more keywords
A prospective, multicenter, clinical study of duodenoscope contamination after reprocessing
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2021.525
Abstract: Abstract Objective: Several clinical procedures utilize duodenoscopes, which are processed for reuse after the procedures are completed. However, infection outbreaks due to improper duodenoscope processing occur frequently. To address this, we aimed to assess the… read more here.
Keywords: multicenter clinical; contamination; clinical study; duodenoscope ... See more keywords
Persistent contamination of a duodenoscope working channel in a non-clinical simulated ERCP setting
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1814-4379
Abstract: Background To mitigate duodenoscope contamination, recent design enhancements have primarily focused on the distal tip. However, the working channels remain unchanged, which may be linked to biofilm formation. We assessed the persistence of microorganisms, indicative… read more here.
Keywords: persistent contamination; contamination; working channel; duodenoscope ... See more keywords
Impact of Multidisciplinary Team on Duodenoscope Reprocessing to Minimize Infections with High-Risk Organisms
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.366
Abstract: Abstract Background Duodenoscopes used for ERCP and EUS have complex designs, making reprocessing challenging. Media reports of high-concern organisms such as Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae(CRE) outbreaks linked to duodenoscopes heightened awareness about reprocessing. Infections have been linked… read more here.
Keywords: duodenoscope; mdt; impact multidisciplinary; multidisciplinary team ... See more keywords
A bench test of a modified gastro LMA for the insertion of the duodenoscope
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DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_179_21
Abstract: The LMA component functions as a regular LMA. The dedicated “gastro” channel has the entrance orifice on the right side of the respiratory connector. Its tract proceeds downwards and progressively behind the LMA one. Distally,… read more here.
Keywords: gastro channel; gastro lma; duodenoscope; test modified ... See more keywords
Single Use (disposable) Duodenoscope: Recent Development and Future.
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DOI: 10.5946/ce.2021.075
Abstract: Unlike simple forward-viewing endoscopes such as gastroscope or colonoscope, duodenoscope houses much more complex design to fulfil its function. This design differences leave duodenoscopes more prone to contamination from inadequate disinfection process and potential dissemination… read more here.
Keywords: duodenoscope; duodenoscope recent; use disposable; disposable duodenoscope ... See more keywords