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Special Outpatient Surgery Edition - Orthopedics - August 2017

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A U G U S T 2 0 1 7 O U T P A T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T 4 5 attached to regular drapes, and folded or melded around the extremity to cap- ture the additional runoff. Both prod- ucts have suction ports that can be drained into a closed system. Of course, they're useful only as long as the surgeon makes sure the fluid is always running into the pouch. Surgeons are sometimes too busy to care, and if the fluid doesn't run into the pouch, they're not concerned, because somebody else ends up having to clean it up. If surgeons are oblivious, that, too, creates both a hassle and a potential hazard for staff members, who not only have to do extra cleaning, but who also face a greater slip-and- fall hazard. All it takes is a few drops to send someone skidding and reeling. At Mr. Cooper's hospi- tal, in addition to the suction device and the drapes, they use a floor suction mat to try to catch every stray drop. 888.633.5843 | info@flagshipsurgical.com | flagshipsurgical.com COPYRIGHT © FLAGSHIP SURGICAL, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. MADE IN THE USA @flagshipsurgical @flagshipsurg @flagshipsurg #ORergonomics Dri-Safe ™ Absorbent Pads • Super absorbent, disposable & economical • Eliminate expense of blankets & towels on the floor • Safety non-slip poly-backed options Fluid Diamond ™ Floor Aspirator • Faster, effective, quieter fluid collection • Unique diamond shape gets into tight spaces, unlike round designs • Simple & safe repositioning The EcoSuctioner ™ • Our latest suction comfort mat • Bigger, lighter, economical. Reduces room turnover times • Super- absorbent green UnderMat™ The Suctioner ™ • Comfortable, quiet, powerful suction capability • Anti-microbial, non-slip design • Super-absorbent blue UnderMat™ Made from 60% Recycled Materials PATENTED PATENTED PATENTED Email us today to try our products for free! WE REDUCE STRESS AND THE MESS. • EXPOSURE THREAT Closed direct-to-drain fluid-waste systems keep staff from having to handle biohazardous waste. Pamela Bevelhymer, RN, BSN, CNOR

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