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Special Outpatient Surgery Edition - Orthopedics - August 2017

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A U G U S T 2 0 1 7 O U T P A T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T 4 1 N othing creates a potential flood in the OR like a long arthroscopy case. If you don't safely and efficiently keep up with the flow while your surgeons are scoping knees, hips, shoul- ders and elbows, you can find yourself up to your ankles in no time. Fortunately, closed direct-to-drain systems and floor suction devices can handle the large volumes of fluid waste generated during arthroscopy pro- cedures and help limit staff exposure to dangerous waste. They can also help reduce turnover times and potential red bag trash costs, as well as mitigating the ever-present risk that a staff member could go slip slidin' away, right into a Keep Fluid Waste Off the Floor Today's collection and disposal solutions speed room turnovers and protect staff from harm. Jim Burger Senior Editor • IN TANDEM Using fluid-collecting drapes and floor mats in combination can help keep floors dry and employees safe. Pamela Bevelhymer, RN, BSN, CNOR

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