Presentation
Current method of high level disinfection (HLD) of duodenoscopes appears to prevent Carbapenem-resistant Enterococcal (CRE) colonization and transmission: a QI project
Aurora Internal Medicine Residents
Publication Date
5-25-2016
Presentation Notes
Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 25, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.
Abstract
Conclusion: HLD appears to eliminate the risk of colonization and transmission of CRE. Periodic cultures of the elevator tip and the scope tip might be a cost effective way to monitor for potential CRE contamination and risk of transmission. Larger data from other centers might be useful to validate the protocol used in this study.
Document Type
Poster
Citation Information
Huq N, Unruh M, Buggy BP, Brummit CF.Current method of high level disinfection (HLD) of duodenoscopes appears to prevent Carbapenem-resistant Enterococcal (CRE) colonization and transmission: a QI project. Poster presented at: Aurora Scientific Day; May 2 5, 2016; Milwaukee, WI.
Department of Internal Medicine, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Infection Prevention