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M A N A G E M E N T
says, adding that besides safety, the system offers yet another benefit.
"It also cuts down on turnover time in the room to have an efficient
waste management process."
In contrast, the one-third (34%) who solidify fluid in suction canisters for disposal with biohazardous "red-bag" waste or manually dump
canisters' contents into utility sinks say that the simplicity or economy of the solutions influence their choices. Depending on the volume
of your high-fluid-volume cases, direct-to-drain equipment and plumbing might unnecessarily burden your budget.
"One must marry convenience, cost and safety to be successful,"
notes Susan J. Stuckey, RN, CNOR, MSN/MHA, MBA, administrative
director of Carlisle (Pa.) Outpatient Surgery Center, where staff solidify
Easy-to-Read
Touch Screen
Display &
Control Panel
Convenient, nurse-designed system
Easy-to-use disposable manifolds
Replaces multiple disposable canisters and gelling agents
On-board regulated suction
High-Flow
Disposable
Suction
Manifolds
(Recyclable)
And more...
Reusable reservoirs reduce red bag waste cost by up to 70%
Applies EPA-approved disinfectant during the cleaning process
Lighted Fluid
Reservoirs
Class-leading fluid capacity
Flexible docking station
Contact your Zimmer representative or
visit: www.ORFluidWaste.Zimmer.com
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