Table 3 Cost analysis
From: Cost minimization analysis of nasopharyngoscope reprocessing in community practice
Reprocessing costs | Cidex-OPA | Revital-Ox | Tristel | UV system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Reprocessing cost per patient | $38.59 | $26.47 | $30.53 | $22.74 |
Reprocessing cost per clinic day | $694.62 | $476.46 | $549.54 | $409.32 |
Reprocessing cost per year | $100,025.28 | $68,610.24 | $79,133.76 | $58,942.08 |
Reprocessing cost per year [excluding labour costs] | $5417.28 | $5546.88 | $23,950.08 | $11,664 |