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.