Urologie pro praxi 1/2019
Presterilization preparation and care of flexible endoscopes in a urological practice
The article provides general information on endoscopies. It deals in more detail with the care of flexible endoscopes with a particular focus on handling flexible cystoscopes in a urological practice. Attention is also paid to machine washing and disinfection of flexible cystoscopes.
Keywords: endoscopy, flexible endoscope, presterilization preparation, disinfection, urological practice, high-level disinfection, washing and disinfecting machine, leakage test.