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Richardson retractor

Surgical Techie

The Richardson retractor is a surgical instrument used in various surgical procedures, including gynecological, urological, and abdominal surgeries. It is designed to hold back soft tissues and provide a clear view of the surgical site.

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Bioburden and Biofilm: Know Your Enemy

Incision

Visible and invisible bioburden left over from surgery must be removed through decontamination or the instrument cannot be properly sterilized. It is the pathological endpoint of bioburden and biofilm: the dreaded consequence of instrument contamination. Of those infected, around 3% will die as a consequence [ 3 ].

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Surgery Advancements in the Medical Field

BFW Inc.

6 Biggest Changes in Surgical Advancements Technology and medicine go hand in hand, now more than ever. Modern surgery advancements have allowed surgeons to be more accurate during procedures, and reduce risks and recovery time for patients. Here are just a few of the most significant surgical advancements in recent years.

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What are the basic Surgical Instruments of the Spine?

Jalal Surgical

What is the meaning of Spine Surgery? Spinal surgery is a medical procedure performed to address various conditions affecting the spine , including herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and deformities. Spine surgery’s primary goal is to relieve pain, increase mobility, and improve the overall function of your spine.

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Preventing Surgical Infections Caused By Biofilms

Elmed

In an earlier blog we examined the report on a Denver hospital that had a large outbreak of contaminated surgical instruments (Elmed blog 47, March 10, 2021). A trail of evidence points to improper instrument cleaning practices and the hidden menace known as biofilm.” 2 Outpatient Surgery, June 5, 2018 3 Op.

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Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs

OR Manager

For many in the healthcare industry, imagining surgery without onsite sterile processing seems unthinkable. Then again, performing total joints in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) was unthinkable 10 years More » The post Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs appeared first on OR Manager.

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5 Reasons Every Operating Room Needs a Camera

BFW Inc.

Through research with surgical video experts and global acute care teams that use BFW Headlight/Video Camera Systems , we have concluded the following 5 reasons why every surgeon should be utilizing cameras in the OR. Surgical videos can also be utilized during pre- and post-op.