Quality Control in Endoscopy Unit: Safety Considerations for the Patient

Safe endoscopic procedures have been a daily concern in every endoscopy unit since the early eighties. At first range, prevention of crossed contamination was the primary goal for endoscopy units’ director. But, step after step, all parts of endoscopy procedures have to be monitored and the use of protocols is now mandatory. In this chapter, we will review: patient information and protocol of all endoscopy related procedures, check list in endoscopic theatre, control in endoscope maintenance and the importance of audit in endoscopy unit.