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such as hand, hardware removal or ORIF ankle cases.
Make sure that your post-case cleanup isn't a drag on your schedule.
Given the volume of fluid that arthroscopies go through, a high-capac-
ity, closed-suction, fluid waste management system is a must. "We try
to limit our turnovers
to 10 minutes, so fluid
collection is important
during procedures,"
says Mr. Cornelson.
"Putting down and
picking up towels
throughout a case is
not terribly economi-
cal, plus there's an
exposure risk to blood
and body fluids, and
you have to pick up
the towels before you
can mop." With a con-
tinuous suction
device, "the floor is
essentially dry. You
just take the trash out,
mop and you're ready
to go."
Also, don't wait
longer than you have
to on chemical action,
says Mr. Pankey. "We
use a surface disinfec-
S U R G I C A L E F F I C I E N C Y
Bemis makes
fluid waste
disposal a
little greener.
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Go to www.Bemishealthcare.com to see how
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