Risk assessment is critical in infection prevention
With departmental personnel, it's a matter of assessing who may come into contact with a contaminated endoscope, device, or bodily fluid, and sourcing the appropriate equipment.¹
Protecting patients, on the other hand, is more complex.
An infection risk assessment would consider the likelihood of persistent contamination of the endoscope inventory.
It would also consider any relevant patient characteristics. For instance, patients who are immunocompromised, who have an obstruction in the HPB tract, or a high-risk cardiovascular disease are more vulnerable to infection than otherwise healthy individuals.²
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Single-use solutions for your peace of mind
Boston Scientific's single-use disposable materials embody a variety of clinically desirable qualities in line with European guideline recommendations.³
The Boston Scientific range provides you with:
- A completely sterile option for each patient undergoing ERCP and percutaneous cholangioscopy
- An innovative approach that helps patients understand your commitment to reducing infection risks
- Reliable availability that can prevent the workflow disruptions associated with reprocessing and servicing
Explore our range of pre and post-procedural infection prevention products:
Facilitating infection prevention in the HPB (hepato-pancreato-biliary) pathway
At Boston Scientific, we understand the array of obstacles you face in ensuring that your patients undergoing ERCP avoid infection. That is why we have developed solutions for every step in the process.
