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World J Exp Med. Feb 20, 2015; 5(1): 33-39
Published online Feb 20, 2015. doi: 10.5493/wjem.v5.i1.33
Table 2 High-level disinfection of gastrointestinal endoscope reprocessing in Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Procedure roomManual washing
Precleaning (Enzymatic detergent cleaning)
Wipe the outer surface by gauze
Cleaning the channel by suction
Cleaning (Brushing working channels) (Figure 1)
Long brush cleaning inner channels
Immersion detergent solution
Disinfection roomHigh-level disinfection
Leak test (Figure 2)
Automated endoscope reprocessor
Normal relief valve pressure is 1.85 ± 0.05 kgf/cm2
Water supply is 17 liter/minute
Liquid chemical germicide
Rising
Store roomDrying
Flushing 75% ethanol
Storage by vertical hanging