The Journal of hospital infectionIntensive Care UnitsHumansBronchoscopesDisinfectionEnvironmental Microbiology
Reducing environmental contamination during reprocessing of highly contaminated flexible bronchoscopes from the intensive care unit.
H L Rao, L J Gao, X L Zheng, J R Wei, M Yue, B Li, Z H Wang, M Yang, X M Ren
Published: 202510.1016/j.jhin.2025.10.006
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Flexible bronchoscopes (FBs) used in intensive care units (ICUs) frequently harbour pathogenic micro-organisms, creating early reprocessing risks for environmental contamination and staff exposure. METHODS: In a six-month evaluation of 83…
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