| audit of bronchoscope disinfection: a survey of procedures in england and wales and incidents of mycobacterial contamination. | procedures used for cleaning/disinfection of fibreoptic bronchoscopes and incidents of mycobacterial contamination were assessed by postal questionnaire. information supplied by the infection control doctor in 129 of 198 hospitals (65.2%) was used to audit local practice for compliance with national guidelines. discrepancies between recommended and local practice included lack of specification of detergent/cleaning agent (57%), inadequate contact time for chemical disinfection (40%) and the use ... | 1994 | 7915292 |