Proper Care And Maintenance Of Endoscopes

Damage to endoscopes can lead to costly repairs so it is important that you take extra care in handling, cleaning, and storing it. Here is how to care for your endoscope after a procedure:

• Depress air/water valve to force water through the water channel.
• Place finger over the air/water valve to force air through the air channel.
• Depress suction valve with distal tip in cleaning solution, then remove distal tip from solution and suction air.
• Turn off power to the light source, video processor or camera, and then detach the endoscope. If indicated, place protective cap over video connective ports.
• Wipe excess debris off endoscope with gauze sponges and enzymatic cleaning solution.

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