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How to Use an Autoclave Safely

Trocar Supplies

In the realms of surgical suites, dental offices, laboratories, and even tattoo studios, a vital ally stands at the forefront of maintaining a clean and germ-free environment – the autoclave. Preparation for the Autoclave It is important to place used surgical instruments in the autoclave as soon as possible after they are used.

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THE ACHILLES’ HEEL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY… WHAT IS THE GREATEST THREAT TO OUR SPECIALTY?

The Anesthesia Consultant

No, it’s not the nurse anesthetists, nor the stress of covering surgeries in the middle of the night, nor the stress of saving patients who are trying to die in front of our eyes during acute care emergencies. We can be regarded as a commodity because, like the nurses, technicians, and janitors, patient referrals do not originate with us.

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Solving Bloated Costs in Renown Health’s OR

Sullivan Healthcare Consulting

With traveling nurses costing as much as $160 a day , it burned cash at an unsustainable rate. Each delaywhether at the start or in the middle of the dayimpacted Renowns ability to fully optimize the use of precious resources like OR time, nurse time, and anesthesiologist time. Each of these challenges was costly.