medical disinfectant Articles
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Disinfectant wipes continue to be in short supply
Disinfectant wipes are used to disinfect handheld non-critical patient care items including stethoscopes, ultrasound machines, and other medical equipment. The disinfection of these items is even more critical during a global pandemic. But throughout the past 9+ months, disinfectant wipes (among other items) have been in short supply and considerably more expensive. In August, the cost of ...
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How to Build a Complete First Aid Kit
Comprehensive Guide to Building and Maintaining First Aid Kits for Home and Emergency Preparedness Introduction Life is full of challenges, from unexpected injuries to sudden emergencies. Some we can prepare for with caution, while others catch us off guard. In these critical times, a first aid kit becomes our frontline defense against unforeseen crises. But are you really ready? Yes, those ...
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Fighting COVID-19 and Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
What is Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB)? Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), is an opportunistic pathogen primarily associated with hospital-acquired infections. Acinetobacterbaumannii can cause infections in the urinary tract, blood, lungs, and in wound. It can also live in a patient without causing infections or symptoms- this is especially common in ...
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Formaldehyde – a dangerous chemical
It’s amazing all the places that formaldehyde is found. It’s best known uses are in insulating material and particleboard. The most publicized use has been in manufactured homes and mobile homes. FEMA has been overwhelmed with actions related to exposure to formaldehyde in temporary housing for Hurricane Katrina survivors, and other disasters. There are both short term and long ...
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Sterilizing Medical Devices Using Ethylene Oxide
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 48.3 million procedures were performed at hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers in the United States in 2010. Healthcare providers and patient advocates understand that infection prevention requires meticulous sanitation and sterilization of all facilities, equipment, and instruments used in surgery settings. According to the World ...
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Healthcare Packaging Validation: Assuring Patient Safety
Sterile medical packaging plays a vital role in protecting patients from harmful bacteria and viruses. However, many processes can damage the integrity of sterile packaging as products move through the supply chain. Improper sterilization techniques, mishandling during shipping, and other mishaps can degrade packaging and cause loss of sterility. Regulatory agencies require all sterile packaging ...
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Sterifre Medical Granted EPA Registration For Automated, Point of Care Disinfectant System to Help Combat COVID-19 and Other Healthcare Associated Pathogens
STERIFRE MEDICAL GRANTED EPA REGISTRATION FOR AUTOMATED, POINT OF CARE DISINFECTANT SYSTEM TO HELP COMBAT COVID-19 AND OTHER HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATED PATHOGENS The new AURA™ system can help improve safety of healthcare workers and patients by reducing exposure to pathogens and disinfectant chemicals, save time and money, and lessen environmental impact of manual disinfectant wipes ...
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