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ENDOSCOPY UNIT

An endoscopy unit is a dedicated medical facility or department organized to perform minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using...

Key Highlights

  • Facility and Infrastructure

Features

  • Facility and Infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Space and LayoutProcedure rooms should be at least 20 m² (220 sq. ft.), with larger rooms (30 m² or more) for complex procedures involving fluoroscopy or general anesthesia to accommodate additional equipment and personnel. The design must support a clear, unidirectional workflow from "dirty" (contaminated) to "clean" areas to prevent cross-contamination.
Ventilation and Air QualityDecontamination rooms must have negative air pressure and proper ventilation to remove chemical vapors, with a minimum of 10 air changes per hour. Clean scope storage areas should be positively pressured and HEPA-filtered.
ServicesProcedure rooms require reliable access to piped oxygen, suction equipment, medical gases (e.g., CO₂), and an adequate number of power outlets on dedicated circuits.
MaterialsAll finishes on walls, floors, and countertops must be smooth, non-porous, water-resistant, and able to withstand frequent, rigorous cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants. Floors should be seamless, coved at the junctions with walls, and non-slip.
Endoscopy 'Stack'This core equipment typically includes:
Video Processor UnitHigh-definition (HD or Full HD) system for image processing, with color adjustment and enhancement settings.
Light SourceUsually a 300-watt Xenon or high-intensity LED light source with an emergency lamp and automatic light adjustment.
MonitorsMedical-grade, 27-32 inch HD monitors, often on adjustable ceiling mounts or ergonomic trolleys.
Recording SystemHardware and software for capturing, archiving, and printing still images and videos, compatible with EMR systems.
EndoscopesEndoscopes (gastroscope, colonoscope, bronchoscope, etc.) have specific technical specs depending on use, including:
Field of ViewTypically 140 degrees or more for gastroscopes, 170 degrees or more for colonoscopes.
Outer Diameter/Insertion TubeSpecific to the intended anatomy, e.g., 9.2 mm or less for a gastroscope.
Working LengthVaries by scope type (e.g., >1000 mm for gastroscope, >1600 mm for colonoscope).
Instrument ChannelDiameter of the channel for inserting biopsy forceps, snares, and other accessories.
Patient MonitoringContinuous monitoring equipment for vital signs (pulse oximetry, etc.).
Electrosurgical GeneratorDiathermy and/or Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC) units for cutting and coagulating tissue.
Automated Endoscope Reprocessor (AER)Machines for high-level disinfection, with pass-through designs recommended to maintain clean/dirty separation.
Emergency EquipmentResuscitation trolley, defibrillator, and emergency oxygen supplies readily available