Hugh Cornelson, RN
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A Fluid Waste Management System
Which automated collection and disposal unit is right for you?
A
surgical
facility
that sees
even a moderate
volume of shoul-
der arthro-
scopies, anterior
cruciate ligament
repairs and other
joint-related pro-
cedures likely
goes through a
lot of irrigation
fluid. It's also a sure bet that the handling and disposal of the resulting
fluid runoff is a routine part of room turnover. The method you
choose for fluid waste management is often driven by your budget,
but keep in mind that your staff's safety and efficiency is directly
affected by this choice.
• Safety.
It doesn't take too much thinking to figure out why the tra-
ditional method of collecting fluid waste by putting down towels on
the OR floor isn't the safest option. There's still the risk of slips and
falls, first of all, then the exposure hazard for whoever's charged with
picking them up. In addition, transporting a bag heavy with sodden
linens is an ergonomic injury waiting to happen. If employee safety is
a priority (and it should be the top one), the benefits of a fluid collec-
tion and disposal system that minimizes contact should be clear.
• Efficiency.
A fluid management system should keep your surgical
employees safe, but can it also improve turnover time? One key to find-
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THERE'S A BETTER WAY Facilities that traffic in fluid-intensive
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