1 1 2 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • J a n u a r y 2 0 1 7
W
ould
you
rather
fly
cross
country in a prop
plane, or a jet? Using
sterilization wrap to
keep instruments
from contamination
is like doing the for-
mer. It may get the
job done. But using
sealed sterilization
containers? That's the
first-class experience.
I am the sterile processing manager at Cleveland Clinic at Marymount
Hospital. Of our instrument trays, around 1,000 (or 50%) are container-
ized. But like all 8 regional hospitals in this network (all of which have
between 8 and 16 ORs), and like our main campus (100 ORs), we're
incorporating more containers all the time. I am confident this is a move
that will — might as well say it — diminish hospital turbulence.
• CLOSED CASE Assembly is a snap with a sealed container. All you need to do is close a lid and lock — 15 or 20 seconds.
Counterpoint:
Sealed Container
Perry
Starcovic
Wrapped Instrument Trays
or Sealed Containers?
Two sterile processing managers debate the merits
of fabric and metal sterilization packaging systems.
Which Is Better:
