Use of Ozonated Water for Disinfecting Gastrointestinal Endoscopes |
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| Authors: | Renan Fava Marson Lívia Helena Moreira da Silva Melo Renato Amaro Zângaro Carlos José de Lima |
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| Affiliation: | Biomedical Engineering Institute, Center of Innovation, Technology and Education (CITE), Universidade Camilo Castelo Branco (UNICASTELO), S?o José dos Campos 12247-016, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | The reprocessing of endoscopes is a complex procedure due to their structural design. In the constant search for new antimicrobial substances, recent studies with ozone have yielded great benefits. The present study evaluated the effects of ozonated water used to disinfect endoscopes comparing its efficacy with the conventional technique (2% glutaraldehyde). According to the results obtained, when ozonated water was used (330 mg.min.L?1), induced a 2 log reduction of the viable microorganisms under the conditions tested. Ozonated water was a potent gastrointestinal endoscopic sanitizer, suggesting it is a feasible alternative for disinfection. |
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| Keywords: | Disinfection Endoscopes Endoscopy Glutaraldehyde Ozonated Water |
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