As a weapon against MRSA, the new antiseptics are potential game-
changers for many reasons. Not only do they save money and improve
patient satisfaction, but they're also a good start toward complying
with regulations that will soon force outpatient centers to dramatical-
ly decrease antibiotic usage. The choice between iodine and alcohol
comes down to a host of factors, including ease of use and which one
patients prefer.
2. Whole-room disinfection
I admit I didn't buy into the idea and practicality of whole-room disin-
fection systems at first. But now I do. As long as you have people who
are trained and really know how to use them, I think they do a really
good job. There are several types of systems, but the two most com-
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Perform ophthalmic procedures in
the OR and minor procedure rooms.
The innovative Operio Mobile is a clean air zone unit, which
produces a directed, non-turbulent ultra-clean air flow to
the surgical site during ophthalmic surgery and to the sterile
instruments used during surgery.
The Operio Mobile circulates ambient air through a HEPA
filter which prevents dangerous, airborne bacteria carrying
particles from coming into contact with the wound, as well
as surgical instruments near the wound. The Operio Mobile
guarantees < 5 cfu/m
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air inside the clean air zone.
For more information, please call or visit:
www.vitreq.com
Distributed by:
VitreQ USA Inc., 51 Church St, Ste 1, Kingston NH 03848
Phone 603 347 5590, Fax 603 347 5583, info@vitrequsa.com
Perform ophthalmic procedures in
the OR and minor procedure rooms.
The innovative Operio Mobile is a clean air zone unit, which
produces a directed, non-turbulent ultra-clean air flow to
ophthalmic surgery and to the sterile ophthalmic surgery
instruments used during surgery.
The Operio Mobile circulates ambient air through a HEPA
prevents dangerous, airborne bacteria carrying
particles from coming into contact with the wound, as well
as surgical instruments near the wound. The Operio Mobile
air inside the clean air zone.
For more information, please call or visit:
USA Inc., 51 Church St, Ste 1, Kingston NH 03848
Phone 603 347 5590, Fax 603 347 5583, info@vitrequsa.com
Operio Mobile:
Protects your
Sterile Zone
Overall size:
24"L x 18"W x 51-67"H, 92 lbs
