HowardB

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1. Repair cost per procedure

   HowardB posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   I am looking for a national average repair cost for colonoscope / gastroscope per procedure for an endoscopy unit. I have heard cost anywhere from $8.00 per procedure to $16.00 per procedure. I manage a two room endoscopy unit and using scopes that...

2. How is the prep done where you work?

   HowardB replied to RNOTODAY's topic in Operating Room

   The company that markets Chloraprep (Chlorahexadine with alcohol) prep sticks instructs to do a back and forth friction rub 2 minute prep. Many studies that do suggest the circular prep to periphery not evidence based more effective.