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KMID : 0882420200950050325
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Korean Journal of Medicine
2020 Volume.95 No. 5 p.325 ~ p.335
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Multidisciplinary and Multisociety Practice Guidelines for Reprocessing Flexible Gastrointestinal Endoscopes and Endoscopic Accessories; Korean Association for the Study of the Liver, the Korean Society of Infectious Diseases, Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research, the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Korean Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility, Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases, Korean Pancreatobiliary Association, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nurses and Associates and Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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Cheung Dae-Young
Jang Byung-Ik
Kim Sang-Wook
Kim Jie-Hyun
Kim Hyung-Keun
Shin Jeong-Eun
Yoon Won-Jae
Lee Yong-Kang
Chung Kwang-Hyun
Cho Soo-Jeong
Shin Hyun-Phil
Cho Sun-Young
Shin Woon-Geon
Choi Kee-Don
Kim Byung-Wook
Kwon Joong-Goo
Yang Hee-Chan
Gweon Tae-Geun
Yang Hee-Chan
Gweon Tae-Geun
Kim Hyun-Gun
Ahn Dong-Won
Cho Kwang-Bum
Kim Sun-Hee
Hwang Kyong-Hwa
Im Hee-Hyuk
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Abstract
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Background/Aims: The area of endoscopic application has been continuously expanded since its introduction in the last century and the frequency of its use also increased stiffly in the last decades. Because gastrointestinal endoscopy is naturally exposed to diseased internal organs and contact with pathogenic materials, endoscopy mediated infection or disease transmission becomes a major concern in this field. Gastrointestinal endoscopy is not for single use and the proper reprocessing process is a critical factor for safe and reliable endoscopy procedures. What needed in these circumstances is a practical guideline for reprocessing the endoscope and its accessories which is feasible in the real clinical field to guarantee acceptable prevention of pathogen transmission.
Methods: This guideline contains principles and instructions of the reprocessing procedure according to the step by step. And it newly includes general information and updated knowledge about endoscopy-mediated infection and disinfection.
Results: Multiple societies and working groups participated to revise; Korean Association for the Study of the Liver, the Korean Society of Infectious Diseases, Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research, the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Cancer, Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Diseases, Korean Pancreatobiliary Association, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Nurses and Associates and Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Through this cooperation, we enhanced communication and established a better concordance.
Conclusions: We still need more researches in this field and fill up the unproven area. And our guidelines will be renewed accordingly.
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KEYWORD
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Endoscopy, Guideline, Endoscope reprocessing
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