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