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N
ot long ago, disposing of liq-
uid waste was a most
unpleasant task. You'd either
have to pull off the tops of
canisters and dump the liquid
down a hopper, a crude method that carried
with it the constant risk of splashback of
blood and body fluids. Or you'd solidify the
canisters of waste and dump them into red
bags that a medical waste hauler who charged
LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL
Down the Drain
Or Direct to Drain?
Our search for a simple, safe and cost-
effective solution for fluid waste disposal.
Darlene Hinkle, MSN, RN, CNOR | Allentown, Pa.
• SEAL THE DEAL By using wall-mounted ports, you can
pump fluids from your sealed canisters directly into sewage.
