If the endoscope cannot be sterilized, a high-level disinfection (HLD) process should be carried out immediately prior to its use with the patient.
One-time use elements: Also called disposable elements, the manufacturer provides these elements sterile. Opening of the sterile package implies its immediate use. Once used, they should be discarded and should not be reused under any circumstance.
The process for the cleaning and disinfection of arthroscopes and laparoscopes is the same as the process for endoscopes, with the exception that the rinse should be carried out with sterile water without any exceptions.
The area and timing for carrying out this procedure is the operating room, prior to the surgical procedure. Drying should be carried out with sterile compresses.
The recommendations for the cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes are summarized in the following table.
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High-level disinfection stages – Drying
High-level disinfection stages – Rinse of the disinfecting agent
High-level disinfection stages – Disinfection itself
