Audit of Bronchoscopy Practice in Egypt: Adherence to Safety and Infection Control Guidelines

Overview

Both patient and staff safety are of major importance during the procedure of fibreoptic bronchoscopy. Patient safety depends partly on adequate disinfection of instruments and accessories used as well as careful monitoring during the procedure.

Adequate facilities, manpower and training are also essential. Staff safety depends partly on adequate procedures to minimise any risks of sensitisation to agents such as glutaraldehyde. An audit well be carried out of bronchoscopy procedures in hospitals in the Egypt and the findings well be compared with published guidelines on good practice and clinical consensus

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