Eye spy: Changes in ophthalmic reprocessing
Ophthalmic instrumentation may require special handling, may have new recommendations, or may require sterile processing managers to rethink their …
Course Category: Sterilization
Current evidence: Monitoring vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes using chemical indicators
Sterile single-use and reusable medical devices must be sterilized by a validated sterilization process.
Are you reprocessing your instrument containers correctly?
Instrument containers serve a critical function in the surgical department. Staff must take the time needed to properly care for them.
Removing the mystery from reprocessing
Reprocessing is the science and practice of preparing instruments and devices for use and reuse in patient care.
Managing the reprocessing challenges of robotic instruments
Today, robots with specially designed instruments can assist in a variety of laparoscopic procedures.
Breaking the chain of infection- Sterilization options for the SPD
Sterilization of instruments is critical to infection prevention and patient safety.
Do your medical device drying processes meet the standards?
This article will review current recommendations for effective medical device drying, discuss the appropriate types of air to use and explain how t…
Steam requirements for sterile processing
Sterile Processing is often regarded as the “front line” for fighting infections. Following proper protocols and standards is critical if we ar…