The cleaning of the endoscope is done with ____________ i) 2% Glutarldehyde (CIDEX) ii) Sodium Hypochlorite iii) Hydrochloric acid iv) Iodophor (Betadine-providone) v) 1% Saline Solution vi) 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol vii) Ethylene oxide (ETO) viii) Formaldehyde vapour ix) Phenol Solution x) Vinegar

The cleaning of the endoscope is done with ____________ i) 2% Glutarldehyde (CIDEX) ii) Sodium Hypochlorite iii) Hydrochloric acid iv) Iodophor (Betadine-providone) v) 1% Saline Solution vi) 70% ethyl or isopropyl alcohol vii) Ethylene oxide (ETO) viii) Formaldehyde vapour ix) Phenol Solution x) Vinegar Correct Answer i,iv, vi, vii, viii

The body of an endoscope is flexible because it is made of polymers. The cleaning agents used need to be harsh enough for the microbes that may get attached to the endoscope as it is examining the patient but they should not corrode or harm the body of the endoscope.

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