The Nuba People of Kordofan Prvince Assessment of nurses Knowledge and practice regarding safety precaution and preparation in gastro intestinal endoscopy in Khartoum State . In period from March 2010 -2011

Abstract

Abstract

Rational of the study :

Endoscopes typically become having contaminated with

blood, Fluid and

microorganisms during use and because each

endoscope may be used for different patient.

Nurses can protect them selves from contact with infectious

materials or exposure to communicable disease by having

knowledge of infection process and appropriate barrier

protection .

Objectives:

To assess knowledge and practice of nurses regarding

safety precaution and preparation of gastro intestinal endoscopy .

Methods:

Crosse – sectional study was performed in 50 nurses in endescopy

unit in federal hospital in Khartoum State.

Inclusion criteria were all nurse in endoscopy units and were

taken in the sample .

Administer questionnaire , and observation check lest was used as

method of collecting information