01/19/2023

84. ST91 - Part 2 of 6: High Risk Endoscopes, Manual Disinfection, and Sterilization

Whether you're a veteran of flexible endoscope processing, or brand new to the field, this podcast series on ST91 is designed for you!

In this episode, Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock explains what "high-risk endoscopes" are within ST91, why the standards now recommend moving away from "manual disinfection" of flexible scopes, and the push for the industry to move towards sterilization.