The disinfection of non-autoclavable hysteroscopes in gynecology. Proposition of a protocol and organization of its management

Cravello, L.; Cailleux, J.; Roger, V.; Bretelle, F.; Blanc, B.

Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction 28(4): 381-383

1999


ISSN/ISBN: 0368-2315
PMID: 10480070
Document Number: 512019
Iatrogenic infections may result from diagnostic hysteroscopy in case of non autoclavable equipment (such as fibrohysteroscopes) and because of new infectious agents (such as HIV, hepatitis, ...). The equipment should be completely and thoroughly disinfected according to the manufacturer's instructions to prevent infectious complications.

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