Autoclave Water Requirements
Water quality is a key factor in ensuring the effectiveness and longevity of autoclaves. Autoclaves rely on steam to sterilize surgical instruments and equipment, so using the right water is important. If the water isn’t up to standard, it can impact the sterilization process and even damage the autoclave. Proper sterilization is crucial to preventing […]
Read MoreA Guide to Vaporized Hydrogen Peroxide Sterilization
Sterilization methods are crucial in keeping hospitals and other medical facilities germ-free, helping prevent infections and the spread of diseases. While steam and ethylene oxide gas (EOG) approaches have been around for many years, vaporized hydrogen peroxide (VHP) sterilization is a newer method that outperforms these traditional techniques in many ways. If you are considering […]
Read MoreCan HIV Survive In an Autoclave?
Nearly 40 million people were living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at the end of 2023. HIV can be difficult to detect, as some people do not experience symptoms right away. It’s important to note that HIV does not spread through everyday contact, such as shaking hands, hugging or using the same utensils. It transmits through blood, semen, […]
Read MoreA Guide to Sterilization Pouches and Peel Packs
In the medical industry, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of instruments is paramount. Sterilization pouches and peel packs are crucial to the sterilization process. They provide a reliable barrier against contamination while allowing easy access to sterile instruments. This guide to sterilization pouches and peel packs will explore their types and materials. It will also […]
Read MoreHow to Autoclave Pipette Tips
Medical offices must know how to autoclave pipette tips to reduce the risk of cross-contamination when performing critical tests. Steps to Sterilize a Pipette in an Autoclave Autoclaves play a significant role in decontaminating biohazardous materials and ensuring lab safety. They’re a core piece of equipment used in most labs, from microbiology to biotechnology. Lab […]
Read MoreVeterinary Marketing Tips: How to Get More Patients
A staggering 86.9 million United States households have a pet, and veterinary service revenue will continue to rise in 2024. As a veterinary practice, you have a unique opportunity to capitalize on this growth, provided you can encourage pet owners to visit your practice. Knowing how to market a veterinary clinic is becoming more critical. With increased advertising opportunities […]
Read MoreHow to Market LASIK Surgery: A Definitive Guide
Since the first LASIK surgery in 1999, ophthalmologists have performed 20-25 million LASIK procedures in the United States. LASIK surgery is popular, and the market is experiencing significant global growth, likely to continue well into the future. This growth gives providers unprecedented opportunities to boost revenue, provided you can motivate patients to use your services. Knowing how to […]
Read MoreHow Do You Sterilize Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments?
Before conducting eye surgeries, professionals must sterilize ophthalmic surgical instruments based on sterilization guidelines to promote the patient’s safety during the operation. Following the manufacturer’s instructions is another way to properly clean your tools and devices. Learn more about how to sterilize ophthalmic surgical instruments and where to order the best ophthalmic sterilization containers. How […]
Read MoreExploring 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 […]
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