Disinfection selection for reprocessing flexible endoscopes

Flexible endoscopes are reusable but highly complex devices that cannot be heat sterilised and are designed with multiple channels; which are difficult to clean and disinfect. This complexity poses many challenges related to ensuring the safety of patients and endoscopy staff. This course features a presentation that discusses these challenges and presents the requirements of endoscopy staff and the perspective of disinfectant manufacturers. The role of disinfectants in the decontamination process is examined; including a review of criteria commonly used for the selection of disinfectants.