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The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

In this article, we’ll explore the key components of hospital surgical support, the benefits of outsourcing these services, and how SpecialtyCare is leading the industry in providing high-quality surgical support solutions. What Is Hospital Surgical Support? Surgical First Assistants Who Are Surgical First Assistants?

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How to Use an Autoclave Safely

Trocar Supplies

The person assigned with the responsibility of operating the autoclave will usually apply an enzymatic foam to surgical instruments at their point of use to prevent surgical soil from drying. 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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Elevating Surgical Services: How SpecialtyCare Enhances Hospital Performance

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SpecialtyCare’s sterile processing consulting service supports hospitals in establishing best practices in instrument sterilization, ensuring that all surgical tools meet the highest standards of cleanliness. This ensures that hospitals are well-prepared for any surgical procedure, even during peak times or staff shortages.

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WHAT ANESTHESIOLOGISTS DO… AN EXAMPLE ANESTHETIC

The Anesthesia Consultant

The operating room nurse presses down on Mr. Doe’s cricoid cartilage in his neck, to compress the esophagus and prevent any stomach contents from regurgitating upward into the airway. He assists the nurses in positioning and padding the patient’s arms adjacent to the sides of his abdomen.

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Why Is Sterile Processing a Challenge?: Primary Goals for Every SPD

SpecialtyCare

Nurses managed the sterilizers, but the instrumentation was much simpler. Decades ago, SPD could be staffed by minimally trained workers supervised by competent nurses. Today, that approach fails because of the complexity of instruments like flexible endoscopes and minimally invasive surgical tools.

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