Progress of study on application of peracetic acid in cleaning and disinfection of flexible endoscopes
Peracetic acid,as one of the commonly used disinfectants for flexible endoscope reprocessing,plays a crucial role in the safe and efficient operation of the department.With the increasing demand for clinical application of endo-scopes,the requirements for cleaning and disinfection of endoscopes have become more stringent.This paper summarizes the use of peroxyacetic acid in the treatment of flexible endoscopes at home and abroad and the problem of infection con-trol,combining recent and past studies,and puts forward relevant recommendations from four aspects:effective concen-tration,operating temperature,contact time,and cleaning effect on biofilms,which provide references for improving the quality of fiexible endoscopes after reuse,avoiding the risk of infection control,contributing to the quality development of the department,and promoting the standard of cleaning and disinfection.
Peracetic acidFlexible endoscopeBiofilmDrug-resistant bacteriaPseudomonas aeruginosaDisin-fectant residueCompatibilityDisposal after reuseCleaning and disinfection