Care and preventative maintenance of surgical instrumentation : the scrub nurse's responsibility
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1999
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Resumo |
The cost of surgical instrumentation is a major investment for any operating theatre. Repair or premature replacement of instruments is an additional financial burden. Although instrument care, handling, cleaning and sterilisation are usually components of orientation programs for instrument processing personnel, it should also be included in the scrub nurse orientation program. A thorough knowledge of the historical development of instruments; instrument classification and purpose; and careful use and handling will equip the scrub nurse in fulfilling a vital role in preventative maintenance of surgical instrumentation |
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Cambridge Media |
Relação |
http://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=882072893730423;res=IELHEA Osborne, Sonya (1999) Care and preventative maintenance of surgical instrumentation : the scrub nurse's responsibility. ACORN Journal, 12(4), pp. 10-13. |
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Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Nursing |
Palavras-Chave | #111000 NURSING #surgical instruments #scrub nurse |
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Journal Article |