Exploring the Different Types of Medical Sterilization: Steam, Ethylene Oxide & Dry Heat for Sterilization Technicians
The health care setting needs to be as germ-free as possible to reduce the risk of infection and prevent the spread of disease. Otherwise, medical tools such as surgical equipment can potentially introduce infectious microbes to patients. Sterilization is the process of destroying microbes by using either heat, gas or chemicals. Several types of sterilization […]
Read MoreWhen to Use Flash Sterilization
Decades ago, scientists and industry experts referred to flash sterilization as a process when unwrapped medical instruments required abbreviated sterilization cycles if used immediately without needing storage. This process differed significantly from the lengthier methods that involved sterilizing devices within wrappers, cases or primary packaging designed to maintain sterility and storing the instruments for specific […]
Read MoreProper Care and Cleaning for Your Autoclave
Of all sterilization methods, autoclaves are the most widely used and dependable for cleaning instruments in facilities. While essential for sterilizing your medical instruments, autoclave cleaning is often overlooked. Learn how to clean an autoclave to extend your equipment’s life span and provide safe, effective and continuous operation here. Materials You Need to Clean Your Autoclave To […]
Read MoreHow to Avoid Damaging Surgical Instruments
Surgical instruments play critical roles in the quality of care for your patients. Performing the proper care and maintenance is essential for ensuring long instrument service life, reliability in the operating room and disease prevention among patients. Although the industry recognizes stainless steel as one of the most durable and longest-lasting materials for surgical instruments, […]
Read MoreFlexible Endoscope Maintenance Tips for Veterinary Practices
With a growing concern that improperly maintained endoscopes can potentially transmit pathogenic microorganisms, the veterinary industry has increasingly emphasized more effective equipment reprocessing in recent years. Because an endoscope comes into contact with a patient’s vascular system or sterile tissue, they carry a high risk of infection when contaminated. To ensure the highest patient safety […]
Read MoreTips for Selling Medical Instruments to Hospitals
Medical device sales are one of the most competitive industries in today’s business world. More companies are entering this sector because medical equipment is in higher demand than ever. Although many of these companies use the most advanced digital technology for branding and marketing their medical devices, many more tools and skills are needed to […]
Read MoreHow to Market Dental Implants
Dental implant treatment is becoming the standard of care. As such, it can generate high revenue — making dental implant advertising very important. With more dentists equipping themselves with the ability to provide this procedure, you’ll want to learn how to stand above the competition. Here are dental implant marketing ideas to take your implant […]
Read MoreMethods of Medical Instrument Sterilization
Table Of Contents: How To Sterilize Medical Instruments Is Autoclaving The Best Sterilization Method? Alternate Medical Instrument Sterilization Techniques How To Pick Medical Sterilization Equipment Sterilize Your Medical Instruments With Jewel Precision Many medical instruments are reusable, allowing health providers to perform procedures on numerous patients. However, safely reusing these devices requires thorough cleaning […]
Read MoreInstruments That Can and Can’t Go Into an Autoclave
Table Of Contents: How Medical Facilities Use Autoclave Systems What Instruments Can Be Put in an Autoclave? What Instruments Can’t Be Put in an Autoclave? Frequently Asked Questions About Autoclaves Turn to Jewel Precision for Your Autoclave Sterilization Needs Hospitals rely on autoclave systems to effectively sterilize their instruments to protect their patient’s health […]
Read MoreHow to Transport Sterile Instruments Safely During Bedside Procedures
Because of their efficiency and cost-effectiveness, bedside procedures have become one of the fastest-growing segments in the healthcare industry. For example, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) are expected to reach a total value of $36 billion by 2023. According to an observational study conducted in the United States, the most common invasive bedside procedures that internal medicine residents perform […]
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