Efficiency and productivity of a sheathed fiberoptic sigmoidoscope compared with a conventional sigmoidoscope

Abstract

The almost tenfold difference in the time saved using the sheathed flexible sigmoidoscope system represents increased productivity and potentially decreased overall labor cost. By reducing endoscope turnover time, this new sheathed system can reduce or even eliminate the need for backup endoscopes and endoscope washers and potentially allow better use of nursing staff.