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Hospital Forced To Cancel Surgeries For A Week Due to Contaminated Instruments

Elmed

While this happened a few years ago, it is a great example of the incredible importance of pre-cleaning at point of use, proper decontamination and thorough cleaning of surgical instruments during reprocessing and prior to sterilization. The hospital said it identified a gap in the pre-cleaning process , prior to sterilization.

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What Are Surgical Drapes? – Kentucky Anesthesia Partners

Nashville Anesthesia Professionals

Surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nurses must ensure that the patient is ready for surgery, which includes obtaining medical history, conducting laboratory tests, and confirming the patient is fasting, if necessary. In addition, anesthesia preparation and equipment setup are also crucial factors affecting surgery start time.