The quality of medicine and the he alth of the country directly depends on the high technology and quality of the model of endoscopic equipment. First of all, it is worth understanding what it is, where it has found its application, and which countries produce this type of medical instruments.
What is endoscopy
Endoscopy is a set of activities carried out with the help of special equipment for examining the internal organs and cavities of the human body. Endoscope from the Greek language is literally translated as "endo" - inside, "scopia" - to look. In medicine, various endoscopes are used, which are passed through anatomical pathways and special surgical openings, for example, through the esophagus, mouth, or through the bronchi. Endoscopic methods are one of the most popular methods of medicine in the twenty-first century, they are used in almost all areas of medicine.
Most often, endoscopic equipment is used in gastroenterology. It is used to examine organsgastrointestinal tract in their pathology to develop a treatment regimen. For example, with peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, gastritis, with a clear suspicion of tumors and neoplasms in the cavities of the digestive system. Also, endoscopy has found its place in gynecology, with the help of endoscopic equipment, it will not be difficult for a gynecologist to examine the uterus and its appendages. Bronchopulmonary diseases always cause difficulties in the treatment and timely diagnosis of a particular disease. That is why endoscopic equipment has found its place in pulmonology. You can list for a long time in what areas and by what methods this miracle technique created by man is used. We will focus on a general overview and the rules for disinfection and sterilization of this instrumentation.
Description
Endoscopic equipment is a medical instrument used to examine the cavities and walls of the internal organs of the human body and not only, as it is also used in veterinary medicine. Endoscopy devices allow for absolutely harmless endoscopy.
Classification
Endoscopes are classified depending on the field of medicine they will be used in. Gastroenterologists refer to the main group of medical equipment in the industry: esophagoscope, universal gastroduodenoscope, gastroscope and duodenoscope. Endoscopy equipment is used in endoscopy of the urinary system. It includes a ureteroscope,cystoscope.
Also, endoscopes are divided into flexible and rigid. A rigid endoscope (in other words, an optical tube) is simple in structure and use. It is a tube of small diameter with LED fibers located inside, which, at a certain angle and with the correct incidence of light, make it possible to see parts in hard-to-reach places, for example, in mechanical engineering and engineering. Yes, and endoscopic devices have found their use there.
Flexible endoscopes are more associated with medicine than with mechanics. Also now there are video endoscopes that allow you to record the path of the device and everything that it encounters during its journey.
Reviews of popular endoscopic instruments
We will consider only Russian-made endoscopes, since more often in Russia devices of our own production are used, although we also purchase equipment from Japan, Germany and the USA, and each of them has its own characteristics in operation.
One of the brightest manufacturers of Russian endoscopic equipment is the LOMO campaign, these devices are appreciated by our doctors. Manufacturers are engaged in the production of both flexible and rigid endoscopes. The average price is 200-300 thousand rubles. Also, one of the options for high-quality devices can be represented by endoscopic devices of the company "Optimed". The average price is 30-70 thousand rubles. Unlike LOMO, they have a much wider assortment.
Sterilization
There are a lot of methods for sterilizing endoscopic equipment. Almost all of them are used in practice in medicine. But do not forget about gentle processing methods for endoscopic equipment, since the devices are all made of a certain material, so you can easily damage the instrument. One of the most common methods of sterilization of endoscopes is the treatment of the device with the help of chemical reagents, gas mixtures, as well as heat treatment. This is the so-called cold sterilization of endoscopic equipment.
Gas sterilization takes place in special boxes in formalin vapor or ethylene oxide. The only negative is the time, it is a very long procedure, but effective. Treatment of endoscopes with antiseptics is a simple but no less effective method of treatment. Tools are immersed in a 6% hydrogen peroxide solution for 7 hours.
Washing and disinfection room
Disinfection of endoscopic equipment is a series of medical activities that are aimed at cleaning and processing devices. This also includes their subsequent storage in a hospital. One of the main criteria for sterilization and disinfection of endoscopic equipment is the availability of a specially designated room on the territory of a medical institution. This room should contain a sink for the primary washing of the endoscope, cleansing of residues after the procedure. Also, such rooms should be equipped with boxes for drying.appliances. The washing and disinfection cabinet contains separate vessels and shelves for storing already clean inventory.
Repressors
There are special devices designed specifically for the disinfection and sterilization of endoscopic equipment. These are the so-called repressors. The repressor is a device for self-cleaning equipment. This is such a small box that is equipped with ultraviolet lamps. There is a place where special disinfectants are poured, for example, alcohol or 6% hydrogen peroxide. The use of such repressors is much more effective, as it cleans endoscopic devices without damaging them, which contributes to the long operation of endoscopes without subsequent harm to human he alth. After all, the quality of human life directly depends on the quality of the device, its proper sterilization and processing. And even the smallest damage to the endoscope, which can be caused by improper disinfection and storage, can cause huge and irreparable damage to human he alth. Therefore, it is important to follow all the rules for its operation, cleaning and storage.
