Endoscope Reprocessing Complete Guide
Routine screening
diagnostic treatment
therapeutic treatment
list 3 ways endoscopes can be used to meet patient needs
processing each endoscope correctly with precision and care
pressure to turnover equipment quickly
lack of inventory
list three...
list 3 ways endoscopes can be used to meet patient needs
processing each endoscope correctly with precision and care
pressure to turnover equipment quickly
lack of inventory
list three challenges endoscope reprocessing professionals face when working with flexible endoscopes
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1.to screen for cancer/remove some forms of cancer
2.to obtain tissue samples
3. to perform operations to remove stone from kidneys, urethra, bladder and open structures
4. to take a closer look at abnormalities found in radiology imaging
list four uses for flexible endoscopes
1. light connector
2. universal cord
3.control body
4. working channels
5. insertion tube
6. distal tip
list the 6 general components that are common to most flexible endoscopes
Rhinolaryngoscope (ENT scope)
Examination of the larynx, pharynx and nose (throat) (upper airways)
colonoscope
examines the lower GI tract
,bronchoscope
examines the throat, larynx, trachea, and lower airways
gastroscope(EGD)
Examines digestive tract, including esophagus, stomach and duodenum. Can also remove polyps
enteroscope
examines the small intestine
flexible laryngoscopy
Looks at the larynx(voice box) vocal cords and back of throat
duodenoscope (ERCP)
diagnoses and treats abnormalities in the first part of the small intestine(like ulcers)
, Choledochoscope
used to remove gallstones
Flexible Intubation scope
views the airways on screen
ureteroscope
visualizes the urinary tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder
hysteroscope
examines the uterus
1. gram stain
2.acid fast stain
3.endoscope stain
4.capsule stain
list 4 primary stains used for bacteria identification
staining
this process is used to identify bacteria
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