Page updated 30 April 2007
Cystoscopes
Mechanical Cleaning
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After removal from the patient, the cystoscope should be taken straight to the washing sink, which should be filled with a detergent solution. Perform a leak test. The insertion tube (sheath) should be wiped with gauze.
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Connect a syringe to the biopsy channel part and placing the tip of the cystoscope in the detergent solution aspirate up and down several times.
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Remove the syringe and insert a cleaning brush all the way down the channel, cleaning it as it emerges from the distal tip. Brush the channel at least 3 times or until clean.
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Biopsy brushes should be cleaned ultrasonically if possible.
Disinfection
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Connect the cystoscope to the EWD and soak for a minimum of 10 minutes.
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Remove the cystoscope from the disinfectant.
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Dry the insertion tube and body of the cystoscope, sucking air through the channel until dry.
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