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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