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Beyond Clean Rigid Endoscope Expert™

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The goal is to provide the best optical quality during every procedure.

-Kurt Audette

Straight from the Rigid Endoscope expert™

Episode 1: Join Kurt as he dives into the intricate world of rigid and semi-rigid endoscopes. Discover how this inside look at endoscopes can sharpen your perspective on their care, handling, and impact on patient safety!

Episode 2: Join us for Episode 2, as Kurt unravels the mystery of rigid endoscope identification. Discover how decoding these "scope secrets" can enhance efficiency and accuracy in your clinical setting!

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Episode 3: Join Kurt as he explore the critical differences between rod lenses, image bundles, and illumination fibers, and reveals why understanding these internal components is essential for preventing scope damage.

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Episode 4: Discover the secret to endoscope longevity - effective point-of-use care! In this episode, Kurt shares proven pre-cleaning strategies, reveals what enzymatic treatments work best, and explains why effective pre-cleaning begins in the OR!

Episode 5: Hey #CleanFreaks! Join Kurt as he breaks down the fundamentals of manual scope cleaning! He'll share tips for selecting the right cleaning chemistry, demonstrate effective cleaning techniques, and more! Tune in here.

Episode 6: Tune in to learn more about the final steps of scope reprocessing! Kurt guides us through proper water quality selection, essential rinsing techniques, and the latest drying requirements that impact scope performance and longevity.

Episode 7: HLD vs. sterilization: what's best for your rigid endoscopes? Join Kurt as he explores the science behind these reprocessing options, compares manual and automated processes, and discusses the benefits of each approach.

Episode 8: Sterilization Showdown: which method is right for your rigid endoscopes? Join Kurt as he dives into the world of rigid scope sterilization, revealing which methods work best for traditional optics versus newer electronic scopes.

Episode 9: Struggling to choose the right sterilization method for your rigid endoscopes? Join Kurt as he discusses the pros and cons of heat, steam, gas, and UV methods, plus learn how new drying requirements could impact your workflows.

Contact This Expert

Do you have questions about rigid endoscopes?

You can connect with Kurt at kurt.audette@karlstorz.com

Learn more about KARL STORZ Endoscopy by visiting their website.

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