Abstract
Routine method (Tearai method): Mechanical washing with soap and tap water and disinfection using 2% glutaraldehyde. Cleaning and disinfection after finishing endoscopy session: Following mechanical washing, soaking endoscopes in 2% glutaraldehyde for over 10 minutes, and rinsing with a tap water. Endoscope washing machine can be used. Endoscopy staffs are required to use gloves, gowns, caps, masks and eye-coverings and hepatitis B vaccination.
