Knowledge Center

Operating Room Sterilization: A Complete Guide to Air Quality

Global events have raised awareness about contamination in recent years, yet surgical site infections (SSI) remain the most common and costly of all hospital-acquired infections (HAI). An estimated 157,500 SSIs occur annually... Read More

What is Offsite Reprocessing

The Sterile Processing Department (SPD) is a highly critical department at a healthcare facility. The SPD is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and preparing surgical instruments for the Operating Room (OR). Many SPDs face challenges daily, from influxes in surgical case volumes and staffing shortages... Read More

How to Prevent Retained Surgical Items

In the fast-paced and high-stress environment of an operating room (OR), it's possible for small items like surgical sponges and gauze and surgical instruments to be left in a patient's body unintentionally. These retained surgical items (RSIs) can cause serious patient harm... Read More

Pressure Relieving and Redistribution Devices

Patient positioning is vital in preventing tissue damage and pressure ulcers in the operating room. Proper patient positioning depends on the type and length of the procedure, anesthesia access to the patient, and the Pressure Relieving and Redistribution Devices... Read More