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surgeon working conditions require optimal surgical site illumination

Operating Room Lighting

In the Operating Room (OR), it is imperative that the surgical team has high-quality lighting to accurately and consistently assess and interpret the status of the patient during surgery... Read More

What if One Chemical Indicator Fails?

Everything was done as expected – the devices went through decontamination, completed a successful washer and thermal disinfection cycle, and were inspected, prepared and packaged successfully following all steps outlined in the instrument tracking software... Read More

Packing instruments for VHP sterilization

Guide to VHP Low Temperature Sterilization

Tasks performed prior to sterilization influence the success of any sterilization process. Key steps taken during decontamination, preparation and packaging... Read More

The Role of Chemical Indicators in Load Release

Chemical indicators (or CIs) are a necessary part of any healthcare facility's sterility assurance program. Since the introduction of the Bowie and Dick Test in 1969, the use of chemical indicators has expanded to cover a wide range of sterilization and high-level disinfection monitoring applications... Read More