Validation of the manual cleansing protocol for videolaparoscopy instruments at a university hospital
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https://doi.org/10.5327/Z1414-4425201400040005Keywords:
Equipment Reuse. Surgical Instruments. Cross Infection. Equipment Contamination.Abstract
Objective: To validate the cleansing protocol for reprocessing videolaparoscopy instruments. Methods: It was a cross-sectional study carried out in a university hospital. Adenosine triphosphate and protein detection tests were used to evaluate cleansing. As a parameter for cleansing, the recovery of 200 relative light units (RLU) was adopted. Results: The test for residual protein showed a negative result for all items. The adenosine triphosphate results for low-complexity materials were lower than 200 RLU for all items. For major complex items, the reading of RLU was higher than expected in four items, a fact that highlighted the need for revising the protocol. After doing so, the adenosine triphosphate tests were repeated, achieving a reduction in RLU reading and validation of the protocol. Conclusions: Reprocessing healthcare products involves critical and reflective analyses, as well as knowledge and decision-making.References
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