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Diving Deep into High-Level Disinfection vs. Sterilization

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Welcome back to our series on the inner workings of the Sterile Processing Department (SPD). In our previous article, "Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed", we emphasized the importance of embracing the 4.5-hour Sterilization is the standard to ensure a patient’s safety.

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Lumbar Discectomy: The Crucial Role of Surgical Assistants in Spine Surgery

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A lumbar discectomy is a life-changing procedure for many patients suffering from back pain due to a herniated disc. A lumbar discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure designed to relieve pressure on spinal nerves caused by a herniated disc in the lower back. This prep work allows the surgeon to focus entirely on the procedure.

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Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed

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A Partnership for Patient Care The Operating Room (OR) and the Sterile Processing Department (SPD) are two pillars that hold up the complex structure of frontline surgical care. This article works as a guide to understanding why sterile processing can't be rushed and why it takes time to ensure the utmost patient safety in surgical care.

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What's Included in a Disposable Trocar Kit?

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Laypeople have described surgical procedures and hormone pellet insertion with a trocar as the "tiniest, kindest cut of all." Trocars are an essential tool for laparoscopic surgery and other minimally invasive surgical procedures. The less pressure insertion requires, the lower the risk of trauma from the procedure.

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What are tools And instruments used for Adult Male circumcision?

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Circumcision surgery is a medical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin , the fold of skin covering the head (glans) of the penis. This surgical intervention is one of the oldest and most common procedures worldwide, often performed for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. What Is CIRCUMCISION sURGERY?

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What to Do After Pellet Insertion

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A hormone pellet insertion procedure is a common minor surgery used to alleviate the symptoms of lowered hormone production. Hormone pellets are inserted into a small incision in the body to correct the body’s hormone levels by slowly releasing hormones. Start crossing skin tapes ( steri-strips ) over the incision.

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The Critical Role of Surgical Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery: How They Help Save Lives

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Whether it’s a heart bypass or valve replacement, these procedures require precision and teamwork. Surgical assistants work closely with surgeons to ensure safe and efficient procedures. Some of their main tasks include: Preparing the Operating Room : Surgical assistants ensure all equipment is sterile and ready.