METHOD OF ENDOSCOPIC EQUIPMENT STORAGE IN SMALL ENDOSCOPIC PROCEDURE ROOMS

Background. The effectiveness of endoscopic examination can be significantly increased my means of additional diagnostic modalities that employ different endoscopic equipment. Its use implies both treatment of instruments after each use and storage requirements that can ensure sterility of instruments. This requirement creates certain problem in small endoscopic procedure rooms. This study is aimed at optimizing the storage of endoscopic equipment in such a setting. Materials and methods. The authors designed an endoscope storage cabinet and studied its operating potential. Results. The wall-mounted endoscope storage cabinet has the maximally obtainable depth that enables to use the inner workspace most effectively. The cabinet has 10 fixing hooks to hold the endoscopic equipment and a built-in bactericidal lamp to maintain sterility inside the cabinet. A convection cooling mechanism to the lamp is provided. Conclusions. The proposed version of the endoscopic equipment storage cabinet occupies minimal space and fulfills its intended purpose of maintaining a sterile environment.

endoscopic equipment storage cabinet, small size endoscope cabinet, maintenance of sterility