Process This! Episode 85: Single-Use Versus Reusable Endoscopes

15/05/2023 26 min
Process This! Episode 85: Single-Use Versus Reusable Endoscopes

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Episode Synopsis

In episode 85, our host speaks with AORN’s Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist, Amber Wood, about the pros and cons of single-use and reusable endoscopes. The scopes’ safety margins are discussed, along with FDA requirements and the latest safety reports and alerts. Decision-making support teams that contribute to AORN’s guidance in evaluating different endoscope types is also addressed.

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