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Precleaning surgical instruments
Surgical instrument cleaning brushes come in all sizes and bristle types. With so many choices, how do you pick the right one? Here are a few options.
Career Fatigue: Give Me a Break
Sterile processing professionals are in it for the long haul, but that is a long time. Sarah Cruz shows why continuous learning is the answer to career fatigue.
The Future of Robotics in Surgery
Artificial intelligence and microtechnologies are improving at a rapid pace. Take a look at how they will impact robotic surgeries in different ways.
The Psychology Behind Sterility
The effectiveness and efficiency of SPDs depends not only on technical skills and protocols, but also on the behavior and interactions of department personnel.
The Future of Sterile Processing
What will sterile processing departments look like in the future? They’re likely to include increased automation, advanced technology, and added sustainability.
Balancing Technology and Humanity
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming health care. Let’s look at how it can benefit your hospital’s sterile processing department and operating room.
Ultrasonic Cleaners: A Game-Changer for ASCs
ASCs thrive on specialized care and lower costs. As outpatient surgeries increase, so does the need for rapid, thorough, cost-effective instrument cleaning.
Enzyme Activity vs. Temperature
Why do enzymes work best in a certain, limited temperature range? Jonathon Wilder explains how enzymes break down biological soils and why temperature matters.
Why Is an Enzymatic Detergent Essential in Ultrasonics?
Ultrasonic cleaners use cavitation to create a scrubbing action that removes bioburden from surgical instruments. Why is an enzymatic detergent necessary? Read on.
What Happens in Transit Doesn’t Stay in Transit
A recent photo of surgical instruments stacked on a trash can represents an operational failure that calls for a cultural shift by all stakeholders involved.