vials for future use. Discard single-dose vials that haven't been
opened or accessed by the manufacturer's expiration date.
• Use fluid infusion and administration sets (IV bags, tubing and
connectors) for one patient only. Dispose after use on one patient.
Don't use bags or bottles of IV fluid as a common source for multiple
patients such as IV flushes.
• You can assign multi-dose vials to one patient, but single-dose vials
are the best option for a patient. If this isn't possible, keep multi-dose
vials in a dedicated medication preparation area — away from the
immediate patient treatment area as noted above — to prevent inad-
vertent contamination of the vial through contact with potentially
contaminated equipment or surfaces. This could then lead to infection
in subsequent patients. If the multi-dose vial enters the immediate
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The Innovative Operio Mobile clean air zone unit ensures that both the surgical
site and the instrumentation near the wound site remain sterile during the entire
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clean the air from dangerous bacteria-carrying particles which can come into
contact with the wound and/or instrumentation. The Operio Mobile guarantees
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Operio Mobile can be used in all types of operating rooms and procedure
rooms independent of current ventilation system. The unit is easy to use and
transport and allows for optimal positioning to protect the most critical areas,
keeping the sterile integrity intact.
For more information, please call or visit:
www.toulmeditech.com
Manufactured by:
Tunbytorpsgatan 31, SE 721 37 Vasteras, Sweden
Phone + 46 21 13 50 00, Fax + 46 21 13 86 45, info@toulmeditech.com
Protect your Sterile Zone
from Airborne Contamination
Overall size:
24"L x 18"W x 51-67"H,
92 lbs
" Everything which is to come into contact with
the wound has been made sterile, except the air,
which is in contact with everything"
– Whyte 1973
