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...that Contaminated Bronchoscopes have a continuously increasing impact on the number of Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAI's)?

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If performed properly, HLD eliminates all micro-organisms except large numbers of bacterial spores. However, a large number of bronchoscope-related HAI outbreaks have been reported in literature across many settings. There are a number of reasons why HLD can cause such outbreaks:

Protecting patients during their most critical moments™

HLD is labor-intensive and steps can be easily neglected.

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Reprocessing with High Level Disinfection RISKS OUTBREAKS

Bronchoscopes can be used for only a few hours (based on country specific regulations) after last reprocessing by HLD, but require repeat reprocessing if stored for longer. Emergency needs may lead to the use of bronchoscopes that have not been reprocessed within this period, putting patients at risk

Certain bronchoscope design features are difficult to disinfect leading to potential HAI hotspots.

HLD does not provide the margin of safety required to protect patients from infection risk.

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REPROCESSING OF BRONCHOSCOPES

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Reprocesing with High Level Disinfection

RISKS OUTBREAKS

HLD does not provide the margin of safety required to protect patients from infection risk.

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It is intended for healthcare professionals visitors from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region.