Michelle Alfa, MSc, PhD, FCCM
How to Fix the 2 Achilles’ Heels of Reprocessing
Despite progress in cleaning techniques and guidelines, flexible endoscope reprocessing remains inconsistent, ...
AUGUST 9, 2024
Simethicone Alternative Performs Well During GI Procedures
A water-soluble, ginger-based solution that clears bubbles during GI procedures allows endoscopists to fully ...
DECEMBER 13, 2023
New Scope Cleaning Brush Linked to Lower Contamination
Manually cleaning duodenoscopes with a brush capable of more thoroughly sweeping the channel may better prevent ...
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Do We Really Need All These Disposable Parts?
The single-use versus disposable debate continues in endoscopy, and it applies to the many procedure-associated ...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
15-Minute Forced-Air Drying Removes Simethicone Droplets in Endoscope Working Channels
Extended automated drying for 15 minutes eliminated residual moisture within endoscope working channels even in the ...
JULY 28, 2023
WGO Releases New Guidelines for Safe Endoscope Reprocessing
The World Gastroenterology Organisation’s updated endoscope reprocessing guidelines are full of practical ...
JULY 26, 2023
