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3-Minute Turnover - Outpatient Surgery Magazine - December 2018

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D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 8 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y. N E T • 9 9 Teleflex | Rusch Single-Use Laryngoscope Blades I was impressed by both the quality of the light (11,000 lux, which is very high for laryngoscopes) and the feel of these new disposable blades, which are color-coded and come in both Miller and MAC sizes. I'm also glad to see that Teleflex is taking environmental concerns seriously. The blades, the handles and the batteries aren't just disposable, they're recyclable. Teleflex has partnered with a medical waste man- agement company that will pick up the used tools, ship them out to be recycled and replenish supplies. I think that's great, and it could actually save money, because facili- ties spend a lot to dispose of waste. Will these cost less than reusable blades? I don't know, but it's a good way to address the environmental impact that disposables can have. OSM Dr. Baratta (jaime.baratta@gmail.com) is the director of regional anesthesia at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia.

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