Remove In-Procedure Remove Sterile Remove Surgical Tools
article thumbnail

Understanding Sterile Processing Support for Hospitals

SpecialtyCare

This specialized department ensures that surgical instruments and medical devices are cleaned, disinfected, assembled, and sterilized to the highest standards before clinical use. Sterilization Processes: Techniques like steam, high-level liquid, or low-temperature sterilization are applied based on device requirements.

article thumbnail

Sterile Processing Department Workflow: Optimizing Efficiency with SpecialtyCare

SpecialtyCare

The sterile processing department workflow encompasses every step from the moment contaminated instruments leave the operating room to their return as sterile, ready-to-use surgical tools.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The Essential Role of Hospital Surgical Support in Modern Healthcare

SpecialtyCare

Sterile Processing and Instrument Sterilization 4. Surgical First Assistants 5. From sterile processing and perfusion services to intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) and surgical assistants, hospital surgical support teams are the unsung heroes behind every successful operation.

article thumbnail

10 of Specialtycare’s best Ancillary Care Services and Why They Work

SpecialtyCare

Sterile Processing Solutions Why It Works: 3. Surgical Assist Services Why It Works: 6. With state-of-the-art equipment and robust training programs, our IONM services deliver unmatched reliability and precision, giving surgeons the confidence to perform complex procedures. Table of Contents 1. ECMO Services Why It Works: 7.

article thumbnail

A Comparison of Surgical Tool Materials

Trocar Supplies

Today's high-quality surgical tools are available in such a tremendous variety of surgical tool materials that it can be hard to decide which material is best for everyday use. State of the art surgical instrument materials include surgical grade stainless steel, resin, titanium, tungsten, and carbon steel.

article thumbnail

Best Practices for Sterilizing and Maintaining Trocars

Trocar Supplies

Proper care and maintenance of surgical instruments are critical for ensuring patient safety and clinical effectiveness. Among these tools, trocars play a vital role in hormone pellet insertion and other minor surgical procedures. Ultrasonic cleaning baths may also be used for thorough internal cleaning.

article thumbnail

Single-Use vs Reusable Medical Devices

Trocar Supplies

Single-use supplies are used one time, for one procedure, for one patient. They are not designed to be sterilized and used again. Pros & Cons of Single-Use Supplies Disposable, single-use surgical equipment has several advantages over reusable ones. Each instrument is sterile and ready for use. Lower labor costs.