SpecialtyCare

MARCH 15, 2025

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. SpecialtyCare employs highly trained surgical neurophysiologists to monitor nerve activity during procedures.

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Endovision

JULY 31, 2019

As a medical professional, the appropriate disposal of single-use surgical instruments is an integral part of the job. In order to prevent contamination or and reduce health risks to the people in the waste management industry, every person in the medical field must handle and properly dispose of single-use instruments.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 16, 2025

These specialists work side-by-side with surgeons, leveraging state-of-the-art techniques and technologies to enhance the success of each procedure. SpecialtyCares sterile processing solutions guarantee that all surgical instruments and equipment meet the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 12, 2025

Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) SpecialtyCares intraoperative neuromonitoring is among their most important ancillary care services, as it ensures patient safety during surgeries involving the nervous system. Our staffs expertise and technology ensure the highest safety standards.

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Trocar Supplies

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

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.

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Trocar Supplies

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the realms of surgical suites, dental offices, laboratories, and even tattoo studios, a vital ally stands at the forefront of maintaining a clean and germ-free environment – the autoclave. Preparation for the Autoclave It is important to place used surgical instruments in the autoclave as soon as possible after they are used.

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Incision

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The symbiotic relationship between the OR and the SPD is critical both for patient safety and staff well-being. This article works as a guide to understanding why sterile processing can't be rushed and why it takes time to ensure the utmost patient safety in surgical care. Let's embrace the 4.5 We’re listening!

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Jalal Surgical

APRIL 11, 2023

Why Sterilization is essential for surgical instruments Sterilization is crucial for surgical instruments because it helps to prevent the spread of infections and diseases between patients. Proper Sterilization of surgical instruments is critical to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.

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Trocar Supplies

MARCH 6, 2023

Single-use supplies are used one time, for one procedure, for one patient. Pros & Cons of Single-Use Supplies Disposable, single-use surgical equipment has several advantages over reusable ones. Improved patient safety. Each patient receives a sterile instrument. What are Single-Use Supplies?

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Elmed

JANUARY 11, 2022

Over the past year there has been a lot of increased emphasis and attention placed on pre-cleaning surgical instruments at the point of use prior to transport to sterile reprocessing. This new, increased emphasis on pre-cleaning is important to you, your facility and most importantly, to your patients and their safety.

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SpecialtyCare

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Both departments must perform at optimal levels to ensure positive outcomes and patient safety, which means systematic collaboration isn’t just nice to have — it’s absolutely essential. A study in Scientific Reports reveals that the use of Lean Six Sigma methodology to optimize surgical instrument sterilization processes is cost-effective.

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Circumcision surgery is a medical procedure that involves the removal of the foreskin , the fold of skin covering the head (glans) of the penis. This surgical intervention is one of the oldest and most common procedures worldwide, often performed for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. What Is CIRCUMCISION sURGERY?

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SpecialtyCare

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Here are some of the career paths available: Surgical Neurophysiology : As a Surgical Neurophysiologist, you’ll work with surgical teams to monitor the nervous system during surgeries. This role involves advanced technology and direct involvement in the operating room, providing vital support during complex procedures.

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Through surgical video technology, procedures can be live-streamed directly from the surgeon’s point-of-view to a wall-mounted display. Surgical videos can also be utilized during pre- and post-op. It is important for the staff to see what the surgeon sees during surgical procedures.”

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Jalal Surgical

DECEMBER 17, 2022

There are many phases of a typical vaginal birth, including: Normal Delivery Instruments Set Name and Image JALAL Surgical Prefer Following Instruments for Normal Delivery: Artery forceps Artery forceps can be employed to manage blood vessels’ bleeding through clamping of the blood vessel. A procedure called hemostasis.

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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. Major Hazards of Surgical Smoke 1. Contact us today!

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BFW Inc.

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Modern surgery advancements have allowed surgeons to be more accurate during procedures, and reduce risks and recovery time for patients. According to a recent study from JAMA Network Open, the use of robotic surgery alone for general surgery procedures increased from 1.8% Surgical robots have several arms. in 2012 to 15.1%

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Incision

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In our previous article, "Sterile Processing and the Operating Room: Why Patient Safety Can't Be Rushed", we emphasized the importance of embracing the 4.5-hour hour processing time that is sometimes needed to ensure patient safety and care. Sterilization is the standard to ensure a patient’s safety. In layman's terms?

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BFW Inc.

JUNE 17, 2021

Inventory Management of Surgical Instruments As noted above, operating rooms are a significant source of expenditure for most hospitals. Often, surgeons may request that sterile instruments be included in the sterile field as a precaution, but these instruments aren’t always used.

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OR Manager

AUGUST 28, 2024

For many in the healthcare industry, imagining surgery without onsite sterile processing seems unthinkable. Then again, performing total joints in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) was unthinkable 10 years More » The post Offsite sterilization fuels onsite efficiency for lean ASCs appeared first on OR Manager.

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Trocar Supplies

MAY 3, 2023

The importance of preventing cross-contamination through disinfecting and cleaning surgical instruments made headlines in 2019. Between October 15, 2018 and March 31, 2019 the FDA received 159 device reports of infected duodenoscopes, snake-like cameras with a lighted end, used in procedures involving the pancreas and bile ducts.

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Elmed

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Improper or inadequate decontamination, cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments continues to be a major source of patient harm that is preventable through proper practice and adherence to manufacturers’ instructions for use (IFUs). The problem of contaminated instruments being returned to the O.R. 1 and Sept.

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The Anesthesia Consultant

APRIL 30, 2024

performed heart transplantation , and the procedure is saving lives of patients with severe cardiomyopathies. Inventors: Dr. Larry Curtis and Dr. Nezhat operating with a laparoscope while watching the video monitor • INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY CATHETER PROCEDURES. In 2023, 110 hospitals in the U.S. Using this technique, Dr.

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Total Scope

APRIL 7, 2025

Proper care and handling are key to the longevity of your surgical instruments. After each procedure, you should follow a set cleaning process. Even though stainless-steel instruments are viewed as the best material, you cant assume that they are entirely corrosion-resistant. Store instruments in dry areas.

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Elmed

MARCH 10, 2021

On May 10, 2018 Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado had to cancel all surgeries for a week due to contaminated surgical instruments being found in the O.R. This was not a unique situation, but rather another case in a long line of reported cases of contaminated instruments being returned to the O.R. after reprocessing.

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Jalal Surgical

APRIL 4, 2025

Types of Surgical Instruments and Their Cleaning Needs Every type of surgical instrument needs specific cleaning techniques: Cutting Instruments (Scissors, Scalpel Blades): Wash thoroughly, sharpen regularly cutting edges, then examine for nicks or dullness.

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SpecialtyCare

APRIL 29, 2025

In the complex ecosystem of modern healthcare, few departments play as crucial a role in patient safety as sterile processing services. These specialized teams work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that medical instruments and equipment are properly cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized before being used in patient care.

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 16, 2025

In today’s healthcare environment, infection prevention is paramount to patient safety. Behind every successful surgical procedure stands a team of dedicated professionals ensuring that all instruments and equipment are properly sterilized, inspected, and ready for use.

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SpecialtyCare

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Knowledge of Cutting-Edge Surgical Technology How SpecialtyCare Stays Ahead 5. Commitment to Patient Safety and Sterile Technique Key Responsibilities in Patient Safety How SpecialtyCare Enhances Patient Safety 6. Final Thoughts Surgical procedures demand precision, coordination, and expertise.

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Trocar Supplies

MARCH 31, 2025

In Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), precision, safety, and efficiency are critical to successful outcomes. One essential component of any hormone pellet procedure is the trocara surgical instrument designed to introduce pellets beneath the skin with minimal tissue disruption.

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 3, 2025

At SpecialtyCareUS.com, we understand that maintaining proper sterile processing services is critical to healthcare delivery and patient safety. This comprehensive FAQ addresses the most common questions about sterile processing services, procedures, standards, and best practices.

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SpecialtyCare

JANUARY 30, 2025

Table of Contents Understanding the Role of a Surgical First Assist Key Qualifications to Look for When Hiring a Surgical First Assist 1. Technical and Procedural Skills 4. These professionals must be highly skilled, properly certified, and well-integrated into the surgical team to enhance efficiency and safety.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

A handful of factors that can drag down SPD performance include cleaning or sterilization errors, staff turnover, complex instrumentation, a lack of safety culture, miscommunication, and delays. Instrument volume is also a major concern, as demands on the SPD are exacerbated by staff turnover and the volume of surgical procedures.

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SpecialtyCare

MAY 27, 2025

When You Say “I Need Sterile Processing Support for My Hospital” – We Listen Hospital administrators and surgical directors across the country face a common challenge: maintaining efficient, compliant sterile processing operations while managing costs and ensuring patient safety.

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SpecialtyCare

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Consistent, quality training, collaboration with the OR, safety culture, error tracking, and incentives for high performance can sufficiently optimize the SPD — and in turn, optimize the OR. We can place talented SPD techs at your hospital, set up best-practice processes and tracking procedures, and even manage your SPD for you.

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SpecialtyCare

MARCH 1, 2025

Whether it’s updated surgical instruments, diagnostic tools, or life-supporting machines, these donations directly improve healthcare services. These donations make it possible to perform life-saving procedures in areas with limited resources. Our program helps bridge this gap by providing critical medical resources.

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SpecialtyCare

MARCH 22, 2025

How It Works A New Chapter in Operational Support Try the Calculator Today About SpecialtyCare Why Sterile Processing Matters More Than Ever Sterile processing departments are the unsung heroes of the surgical experience. Every successful procedure depends on SPD teams delivering clean, sterilized, and timely surgical instruments.

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