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Would You Operate On This Patient? - October 2015 - Subscribe to Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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configuration is acceptable to most of them. While the flexibility of a scope shouldn't make or break a pur- chasing decision the way that visualization would, it is another factor in the feel of a scope. New scopes tend to be stiff, then soften with use. While this "breaking-in peri- od" makes it difficult to gauge a scope's eventual consistency, it's not advisable to select a scope that's overly stiff or overly flexible on day one. • Upgradable option. Every few years, man- ufacturers introduce a next-generation scope featuring incremental improvements in imaging and maneu- verability. Since most scopes can provide Put a lid on it Flushing isn't always enough. Despite complex cleaning cycles, flexible endoscopes don't always emerge germ free. That's a reason enough to consider ENDOBATH—a unique self-enclosed, temperature controlled endoscope cleaning system that enhances the high-level disinfection for flexible scopes. Here are more reasons: • ENDOBATH keeps you in compliance with Joint Commissions by documenting the endoscope reprocessing cycle with built-in Audit Tracking • ENDOBATH uses lower volumes of HLDs and reduces healthcare workers' risk of exposure to dangerous fumes and disinfectant splashes Choose ENDOBATH. Concerns for patients and workers' safety will go right down the drain. Visit: www.endobath.com or call 1-866-306-6880

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