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geons and staff must protect themselves with proper personal protec-
tive equipment. Stock glove sizes to fit every staff member and sur-
geon.
Our surgeons double-glove during procedures, which has been
shown to reduce the risk of needlestick- and sharps-related injuries.
Gloves with indicator systems — a green inner glove worn below an
outer glove — can alert staff and surgeons to small breaches that may
have otherwise gone unnoticed, further improving the usefulness of
double-gloving.
• Easy disposal.
This was a point of emphasis with OSHA: Have dispos-
al containers installed throughout your facility, ideally within arm's reach
of each patient care area, so staff don't have to walk anywhere or reach
around someone to dispose of sharps.
• Hands-free passing.
Pass sharps during
procedures through a
clearly established
hands-free neutral
zone. Establish the
neutral zone before
the case begins and
clearly announce it
during the pre-proce-
dure time out. In fact,
we note where sur-
geons like to stand for
each procedure on
their preference cards
and where their pre-
ferred neutral zone is.
S H A R P S S A F E T Y
Use your existing blade
Uninterrupted puncture-ability
and field of vision
Change blade as needed
throughout the procedure
Weight: 27 Grams
65,000 reported scalpel
injuries each year*
Protective
safety shield
Change blade as needed
throughout the procedure
Uninterrupted puncture-ability
and field of vision
Use your existing blade
Weight: 27 Grams
The choice is yours.
® and TM are owned by Ansell Limited or one of its affiliates. © 2012 Ansell Limited. All rights reserved. *Data on file.
Anticipate the Unexpected
Call for your free Change-A-Blade® evaluation 866-764-3327.
For more information visit www.sandelmedical.com.
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