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Guide to Gravity IUSS Cycle Monitoring

Routine monitoring of steam sterilizers with biological indicators (BIs) applies to all types of cycles performed in autoclaves – including immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) cycles. Previously referred to as "flash sterilization," these... Read More

Guide to Stainless Steel Corrosion Removal

Sterile Processing Departments (SPDs) inevitably must deal with stainless steel corrosion, also called rouge. Corrosion on steam sterilizers is caused by a chemical reaction between moisture and stainless steel. While corrosion is often an issue many know little about, it is important to... Read More

Supine Position

Proper patient positioning  is an important part of ensuring that a surgical procedure is safe and effective. Determining a patient position for a procedure is determined from a preoperative assessment and is based on factors like type of procedure, length of procedure, patient’s ability to tolerate the procedure, exposure required by the surgical... Read More

Medical Equipment Compliance

Medical Equipment Compliance occurs when healthcare organizations complete all planned preventive maintenance activities on medical equipment on time. This can be achieved in one of two ways. The healthcare organization can be...

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