Manejo de lentes endoscópicos rígidos por parte del personal de salud

Abstract

Below is a bibliographic review based on fifty (50) articles that address the issue of handling and care of medical endoscopes, focusing on rigid lenses, which are the basis for the production of the image used in the Diagnostics and surgical interventions that these devices make possible. Using a tracking matrix, it was established that, in effect, the lenses are delicate pieces that require cleaning and disinfection with enzymatic detergents, alcohol in concentrations that do not exceed 70%, and if possible the use of steam at various temperatures, as established by the entity that uses the endoscope and the suppliers. The benefit of the new devices for defogging lenses is also identified, since they reduce the intensity of cleaning