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Predictable, Precise Incisions - November 2012 - Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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OSE_1211_part1_Layout 1 11/1/12 8:57 AM Page 33 INFECTION PREVENTION Linda R. Greene, RN, MPS, CIC Test Your Instrument Reprocessing Acumen Our quiz tackles sterilization and high-level disinfection protocols. E nsuring surgical instruments USE-BY DATE The old rule of thumb was 30 days, but more recent evidence regarding instrument sterility in wrapped packs may surprise you. have been reprocessed correctly is the cornerstone of infection prevention. Endoscopes and arthroscopes have different requirements from your typical wrapped packs, while "reposable" single-use devices (SUDs) have rules of their own. This 6-question quiz will test your knowledge of central sterile processing. 1. Which of the following is true about your SUDs? a. They may be reprocessed according to manufacturers' guidelines. b. They are intended for one-time use only and must be disposed of after use. N O V E M B E R 2012 | O U T PAT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E 3 3

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