Mitigating Microbial Contamination: A Comparative Study of Sampling Approaches
This study evaluated different duodenoscope sampling approaches to reduce microbial contamination in ERCP procedures.
Enhanced sampling controls significantly increased zero colony-forming unit (CFU) findings and reduced Bacillus recovery, highlighting the importance of controlled environments and refined protocols to minimize contamination, shorten quarantine times, and improve patient safety.
Explore more and read the infographic to learn about key findings that emphasize the importance of ongoing adaptation of sampling practices to support high standards of patient care and safety in ERCP procedures.