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Unmasking Short Cycle sterilization

Most healthcare facilities are familiar with terminal sterilization and IUSS. However, the newer Short Cycle defies previous categories.

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We’ll take a closer look at how BIs work, and how you should use them to make sure your sterilization processes are working correctly.

Ophthalmic instrumentation may require special handling, may have new recommendations, or may require sterile processing managers to rethink their …

Sterile single-use and reusable medical devices must be sterilized by a validated sterilization process.

Instrument containers serve a critical function in the surgical department. Staff must take the time needed to properly care for them.

Reprocessing is the science and practice of preparing instruments and devices for use and reuse in patient care.

Today, robots with specially designed instruments can assist in a variety of laparoscopic procedures.

Sterilization of instruments is critical to infection prevention and patient safety.

This article will review current recommendations for effective medical device drying, discuss the appropriate types of air to use and explain how t…

Sterile Processing is often regarded as the “front line” for fighting infections. Following proper protocols and standards is critical if we ar…