they argued that ster-
ile saline (0.9%) was
available. However,
saline has the poten-
tial to pit instrument
surfaces and should-
n't be used for any
instrument cleaning.
If you don't make the
supplies available to
complete this simple
task, how can you
expect it to get done?
I started out as an OR
tech, so I know clean-
ing instruments dur-
ing procedures can be
done. When per-
formed consistently, it
takes only seconds to
quickly wipe down
instrument surfaces
with a lap sponge or
gauze pad as sur-
geons hand them
back after use. Wiping
down surgical tools
during procedures
keeps blood from dry-
ing on teeth and
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