ESGENA: European Curriculum for endoscope reprocessing- April 2019
Statement of the European Society of Gastroent erology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates: European Curriculum for endoscope reprocessing
1. Introduction
Flexible endoscopes are reusable, complex medical devices with numerous lumens and narrow channels. Due to their thermo labile construction and complex design, they require especially trained and competent staff. Appropriate reprocessing of flexible endoscopes and endoscopic accessories are an essential part of patient safety and quality assurance in GI endoscopy.
