In the summer issue of endoNEWS we answer interesting questions about water quality in endoscope reprocessing.
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The online seminar of the General Society of Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (DEGEA) held on 14 April focused exclusively on the water quality used to reprocess flexible endoscopes. Ulrike Beilenhoff, DEGEA chairman, introduced the topic by asking: Why is water of an appropriate quality needed for effective reprocessing in endoscopy? Ms. Gudrun Westermann wrote a summary for all that could not attend the webinar. Her article was publishes in "Zentralsterilization | Volume 29 | 3/202"
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In this march issue Ms Heidrun Groten-Schweitzer, senior specialist in hospital hygiene and infection control at the University Medical Centre Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE), explains how the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has developed since the start of the pandemic. Our illustrated guide shows the correct way to put on, handle and remove a filtering facepiece (FFP2) respirator in endoscopy without getting contaminated.
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Is there any good news in these stressful times? Yes, of course - we at Dr. Weigert have switched completely to green electricity, which means that this year this switch will save around 720 tonnes of carbon dioxide. To put the dimensions into perspective ...
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We are pleased to present to you the third edition of our "endoNEWS INTERNATIONAL". The articles provide a summary of the webinars we gave in September and October. Happy reading!
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We are pleased to present to you the sixth edition of our "Global NEWS" international newsletter.
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Pre-cleaning endoscopes, sterilisation of endoscopes, disposable endoscopes... This and many more questions we have asked Professor Dr. Heike Martiny in our interview with endoNEWS. Prof. Martiny is one of the most well known hygienists in Germany. Read the entire expert interview - you can find the download here
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Topic: Productos Químicos para Limpieza de Dispositivos Médicos Agradecemos desde ya su participación y nos alegramos que nos acompañe en este evento del INDE que cuenta con un ponente de Dr. Weigert!
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We are pleased to present to you the first edition of the "endoNEWS" international. The articles are a combination of intense research and helpful editorial content to support our customers´ daily practice. For this edition we interviewed Prof. Heike Martiny about current topics in the field of endoscope reprocessing. We also interviewed Prod. Günter Kampf about the new inspection method to test sporicidal activity of disinfectants. Last but not least you can read our series "Protecting patients and personnel from infections and endoscopes from damage". This time: Correct leak-test.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared Covid-19 a pandemic on 11.03.2020. It is expected that the infections will increase in the next days and weeks.
Further readingCoronaviruses occur in humans but also in numerous mammals and birds. In humans they cause gastro-intestinal diseases and flu-like illnesses up to pneumonia.
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During this year´s UEG week in Barcelona the authors of the endoNEWS interviewed Ulrike Beilenhoff, chairman of the DEGEA and scientific secretary of the ESGENA. The complete interview is now available.
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We are pleased to present to you the first edition of the "endoNEWS INTERNATIONAL" in 2020, our newsletter that introduces you to the various subjects of our competence centre endoscopy.
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We are pleased to present to you the latest edition of the GlobalNEWS! The Global NEWS introduces individual international partners and issues special advice from our neodisher applications department.
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The Dr. Weigert tutorial “specific prevention of chloride-induced pitting corrosion” covers the topic of chloride-induced pitting corrosion on instrument steel and its prevention with the corrosion inhibitor already in the pre-treatment step.
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The Dr. Weigert tutorial “cleaning of surgical Instruments with the aid of enzymes” covers the topic of cleaning surgical instruments and utensils with neodisher MultiZym.
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The Dr. Weigert tutorial “cleaning of surgical instruments with the aid of enzymes” covers the topic of cleaning surgical instruments and utensils with enzymes.
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With our four brand new tutorials for the area of laboratory glassware reprocessing we would like to give our customers working in laboratories useful tips and recommendations, thereby ensuring safe and successful laboratory work.
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We are pleased to present to you the latest edition of the "endoNEWS international", our newsletter that introduces you to the various subjects of our competence centre endoscopy
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We are pleased to present to you the fourth edition of our "Global NEWS" international newsletter.
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In the newly published laboratory brochure, Dr. Weigert presents its comprehensive competence in the field of cleaning laboratory glassware and utensils as well as in ambient hygiene in laboratories.
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As every year in autumn, the calendar is full of fair dates. Read here at which fairs Dr. Weigert was represented this autumn and which news was presented to the visitors.
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The Athletics World Championships 2017 in London was a highlight for the top athletes this year. However, not only the competitors were successful. The norovirus spread among some athletes and put them out of action for some time.
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The new cleaning and disinfecting agent for the manual reprocessing of thermostable and thermolabile instruments impresses with very good cleaning performance, excellent material compatibility as well as a broad active ingredient compatibility with aldehyde and peracetic acid containing disinfectants.
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Norovirus infections can occur all the year round but the rate of infections increases in the winter months from October until March. According to the RKI, the beginning of the “norovirus season” was unexpectedly early and very intensive in 2016.
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Depending on the nature and extent of the dirt input into a dishwasher, for example, by increased protein-containing residues on plates or pots, foam may occur, which reduces the cleaning performance. Here we show you the solution!
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… and certainly perfectly aimed – take a peek at our new dosing technology video.
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Further readingOur Latest Newsletter - With Special Regards From Our Export Team! The Global NEWS introduces individual international partners and issues special advice from our neodisher applications department.
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For preventing transmission of infection, it is important to break the chain of infection. One of the most important prophylactic measures is hygienic hand disinfection in order to protect patients and staff.
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