OR Manager

MAY 23, 2024

Inspecting surgical devices is a time-consuming process. As the last people to see More » The post Common inspection points for surgical instrumentation appeared first on OR Manager. However, diligently checking every instrument prior to sterilization is essential to ensuring safe, proper functioning.

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ScanCARE

JUNE 14, 2023

Transitioning to an Electronic Tracking system often involves importing your existing CSSD Check Sheets and Surgical Devices data, currently maintained in MS Word or Excel. A common challenge is the varied naming of the same type of surgical instruments.

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SurgicalPerformance

DECEMBER 2, 2015

The tube is a surgical device that is instrumental to performing a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH). I had the privilege to train with Dr Tony McCartney, the inventor of the McCartney tube.

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Endovision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Surgical smoke is a by-product of energy-based surgical instruments. Any procedure that is done with the use of a surgical device used to cut, desiccate, and ablate tissue can produce surgical smoke when tissues vaporise.

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Trocar Supplies

MAY 3, 2023

The spray arms inside the device must be able to spray all contaminated surfaces of each surgical device. If the size of the device prevents strong water flow, then the technician must use a stronger enzyme or detergent. Water quality determines the effectiveness of both enzymes and detergents. Impingement.

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CNECT

JUNE 14, 2023

Some examples of common operating room inefficiencies include: Malfunction of surgical devices. Missing or misplaced surgical supplies. On the business end, longer surgeries and wider scheduling mean lost potential revenue. What Causes Operating Room Inefficiencies? Disorganized operating room layouts. Scheduling errors.

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Endovision

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Surgical smoke is a by-product of energy-based surgical instruments. Any procedure that is done with the use of a surgical device used to cut, desiccate, and ablate tissue can produce surgical smoke when tissues vaporise. The foul odour can serve as the first warning sign of toxicity.

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