Bacterial contamination of endoscopist and assistant face visors during gastrointestinal endoscopy: a pilot study.

David Nylander John S LeedsJohn PerryManjusha NarayananChris DipperMel GunnManu NayarRichard Alexander SpeightKofi W Oppong

Published in: Frontline gastroenterology (2023)

This pilot study demonstrates risk of contamination to faces of endoscopists and assistants. Larger studies are required to determine degree of risk and to give guidance on facial protection during gastrointestinal endoscopy.

Keyphrases

risk assessment
drinking water
small bowel
health risk
human health
case control
heavy metals