Check Your ERCP Scope For Any Damage

There are things you can do on your own to check and test if your ERCP Scope has any damage.

• Check for leaks – Fluid invasion is the major cause of endoscope damage which is why it is important that you check for endoscopes for leak. A leak will cause bubbles to emerge from wherever the leak exists. A leak can emit bubbles ranging from small and slow/irregular to emerge to large and rapid releases.
• Check your endoscope's image – Some signs that your endoscope has image problems include: image appears blurry, too bright, or too dim; foggy, static-filled and distorted scope images.
• Check the tubes – Do you feel any ridges, dents, or bite marks when you bend your scope or run your hands down the insertion tube and light guide tube? To check for these problems, gently flex the entire length of the tubes while running your hands down the tube.

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