Resources & Education
Stay informed with the latest research, continuing education opportunities, expert insights, and how-to videos on endoscope drying and infection prevention.
Continuing Education:
Endoscope Drying
This 1-hour program — available in person or via webinar — provides sterile processing professionals with essential knowledge on endoscope drying best practices.
What You'll Learn:
- ✓ WHY we need to dry endoscopes after reprocessing
- ✓ HOW to accomplish effective channel drying
- ✓ WHAT automation options exist to streamline the process
Expert Series
Monthly insights from industry experts on endoscope drying, infection prevention, and reprocessing best practices.
February 2026
This month's Expert Series explores the latest developments in endoscope reprocessing and drying best practices. Stay ahead of evolving guidelines and learn from industry leaders about maintaining compliance while optimizing your workflow.
Featuring insights aligned with ANSI/AAMI ST91:2021 standards and real-world implementation strategies from leading healthcare facilities.
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Video Library
Product demonstrations, setup guides, and maintenance tutorials to help your team get the most out of Dri-Scope Aid® products.
Dri-Scope Aid® Jet~Stream
Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with your Jet~Stream in minutes
Out of the Box Setup
Complete unboxing and initial installation
Pressure Test
How to perform routine pressure testing
Dri-Scope Aid® Tracker
Pressure Test Demo
How to perform system pressure testing
Filter Replacement
Step-by-step filter replacement guide
Dri-Scope Aid® Cabinet
Quick Start Guide
Features and operation walkthrough
Research & Articles
The Dri-Scope Aid® team has compiled key research focusing on WHY you should be drying and HOW you can accomplish this critical step in your reprocessing cycle.
Fluid Retention in Endoscopes: A Real-World Study on Drying Effectiveness
Results: After default AER alcohol and air purge cycles, 100% (42/42) of endoscopes were still wet. Following FADS cycle completion, 100% (42/42) were dry, with no retained fluid detected.
Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH et al. · American Journal of Infection Control · Feb 2024
15-Minute Forced-Air Drying Removes Simethicone Droplets in Endoscope Working Channels
Results: After 10 minutes of automated drying, some rare fluid retention persisted. After 15 minutes of automated drying, no visible fluid droplets remained for any of the three concentrations of Simethicone.
Monique Barakat, MD · Stanford GI/Peds GI · Gastrointestinal Endoscopy News
Alcohol Flush Does Not Aid in Endoscope Channel Drying But May Serve as an Adjunctive Microbiocidal Measure
Results: 70% alcohol increased channel drying time by 1.5 or 3-fold compared to 50% alcohol or water. Forced air drying of non-alcohol flushed channels greatly reduced contamination and prevented outgrowth.
Michelle Nerandzic, BS; Kathleen Antloga, MS; Nancy Robinson, PhD · AJIC · Sept 2022
Comparison of Automated and Manual Drying in the Elimination of Residual Endoscope Working Channel Fluid
Results: Significantly more fluid droplets were evident after manual drying than with automated drying for either 5 or 10 minutes. ATP bioluminescence values were higher for manual drying at 48 and 72 hours post-reprocessing.
Barakat MT, Huang RJ, Banerjee S · Stanford University · Gastrointest Endosc. Jan 2019
Endoscope Reprocessing: Comparison of Drying Effectiveness and Microbial Levels with Automated vs. Standard Storage
Results: With automated drying cabinet, internal channels were dry at 1 hour. With standard cabinet, residual fluid remained at 24 hours. Standard cabinet allowed CFU growth of 8.1×10⁶/hr; automated cabinet showed -28.4/hr (negative growth).
Perumpail RB, Marya NB, et al. · UCLA/Northside Hospital · AJIC Apr 2019
Residual Moisture and Waterborne Pathogens Inside Flexible Endoscopes: A Multisite Study
Results: Fluid was detected in 49% of endoscopes. Prevalence varied significantly by site (5%–85%). Microbial growth was detected in 71% of endoscopes. Retained fluid was associated with significantly higher ATP levels.
Ofstead CL, Heymann OL, et al. · Ofstead & Associates · AJIC Jun 2018
Podcasts
Listen to industry discussions featuring Dri-Scope Aid® and the importance of endoscope drying.
Beyond Clean: Vendor Spotlight
Join the Beyond Clean podcast for an in-depth conversation about the critical role of endoscope drying in infection prevention and how Dri-Scope Aid® is helping facilities meet compliance standards.