Investigation on current situation of surgical laparoscopic instruments cleaning in 69 hospitals in Guangdong province

Objective To investigate the present situation of cleaning of surgical laparoscopic instruments in hospitals in Guangdong province, so as to provide a basis for standardized management of laparoscopic Cleaning. Methods A total of 69 hospitals in Guangdong province were investigated using on-thespot investigation, questionnaire and Telephone Survey. Results Sixty two hospitals utilized multi-enzyme abluent, among them there were 4 hospitals changed multi-enzyme abluent soak solution after every cleaning of instruments, and 13 hospitals changed multi-enzyme abluent soak solution twice per day, sixteen hospitals changed multi-enzyme abluent soak every two or three days, one hospital changed soak solution every week. The changing times between second class hospitals and third class hospitals were different(P＜0. 05 ). The cleaning methods during operation were no difference( P ＞ 0. 05 ), but the postoperative cleaning methods were difference (P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusions In different class hospitals of Guangdong provinces, Laparoscopic washing facilities is not sufficient. Cleaning during operation and postoperative multi-enzyme or ultrasonic cleaning execution need to be imporoved. Key words: Laparoscopic surgical instruments;  Multi-enzyme abluent;  Management