Preventing SSI: It Starts In The Prep
June 2, 2010 7:32 am | by Amanda McGowan | Articles | CommentsSurgical site infections (SSIs), and the human and monetary costs associated with these events, is a top concern for facilities across the country. While it’s important that a facility follows best practice approaches to infection prevention throughout the perioperative process, ensuring all efforts are made in the preoperative preparation period to prevent infection can help start every surgical case off on the right foot.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Prep Products“Green” Patient Safety Solution
June 1, 2010 7:35 am | Product Releases | CommentsSandel is now offering their biodegradable TIME OUT Beacon™ sterile through all direct and distribution channels. The New Non-Woven TIME OUT Beacon™ provides hospitals with a cost-effective tool to increase patient safety and reduce the risk of wrong-site, wrong-procedure and wrong-patient surgery.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Prep ProductsSurgical Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation
May 28, 2010 6:52 am | 3M Health Care | Product Releases | Comments3M™ DuraPrep™ Surgical Solution is a patient skin prepping solution in a self-contained applicator combining two broad-spectrum antimicrobials. Effective in a single painted coat, surgical solution eliminates the need for a time consuming scrub and paint application by combining two proven, broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents: alcohol for fast kill and fast drying, and iodine povacrylex for persistence in a water-insoluble film.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Prep ProductsAlcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer
May 26, 2010 9:02 am | Safety-Med Products, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsPrefenz® Alcohol-Free Hand Sanitizer from Safety-Med Products, Inc. kills germs on contact and offers continuous protection for up to 24 hours or 10 hand washings with only one application. The Prefenz patented formula contains a silica complex that produces a protective, invisible, moisturizing barrier that prevents the drying, redness, chapping and flaking caused by alcohol-based products.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsStudy Shows 84 Percent Reduction in Post C-Section Infections Through Prevention Strategy
April 30, 2010 7:18 am | Carefusion | News | CommentsA new study published in the May issue of American Journal of Infection Control concluded a statistically significant reduction in the rate of surgical site infections (SSI) in patients undergoing cesarean section (C-section) delivery(1) (7.5 percent versus 1.2 percent; relative reduction of 84 percent) through an infection prevention bundle including the use of 2 percent chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG)/70 percent isopropyl alcohol (IPA) solution (ChloraPrep®), 2 percent CHG no-rinse cloth, instrument sterilization, staff education and training.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Prep ProductsVascular Suction With New Security Tip
March 29, 2010 8:25 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe unique disposable Vascular-Pediatric Via-Guard® alternates clog-free Tip and AdjustaFlo® Poole suction. It clears fluids fast, saves time, cuts inventory and lowers costs. Clog-Free Vascular Tip or Poole suction Cuts inventory, saves time and lowers costs Disposable for infection control For more information, visit www.
LISTED UNDER: Waste Fluid Control ProductsHygiene Station Panels For Exam Rooms
March 11, 2010 12:03 pm | Medicus Health | Product Releases | CommentsMedicus Health offers new Hygiene Station Panels for Exam Rooms. Hygiene Station Panels for Exam Rooms include: Hands Free Purell Dispenser with Spalsh Guard. Powder Coated Metal Double Glove Dispenser. An Easy Change Sign Frame. Premium woodgrain panels available in 4 different panel styles: Mahogany, Cherry, Maple and Grey.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsSafe Fluid Management
March 11, 2010 12:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsAspen Surgical introduces a new addition to their Fluid Management Line: The SurgiSafe® CinchMat™. According to the company, this product offers: A combination of effective absorbency with an easier way to handle the mat during disposal. A top layer with superior wicking ability that quickly absorbs fluids to prevent pooling and splashing.
LISTED UNDER: Waste Fluid Control ProductsSurgical Prep Razor
February 19, 2010 6:55 am | Personna American Safety Razor Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe DermaGard™ is a heavy-weight surgical prep razor featuring combs that lift and separate hair. The razor is manufactured with high quality Comfort-Coated® stainless steel blades that provide a smooth, clean shave. The blade is uniquely wrapped with foil to guarantee that it never touches the skin.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Prep ProductsPreoperative Skin Prep Training
February 12, 2010 9:08 am | Pdi-Professional Disposables International | Product Releases | CommentsPDI offers Chlorascrub™, a preoperative and preinjection skin preparation with a unique 3.15% w/v Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) / 70% v/v Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) formulation. The company also offers a new In-service Training Program designed to educate healthcare personnel including infection preventionists, physicians, and nurses on the use of Chlorascrub™.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Prep ProductsSkin And Nasal Antiseptic For Preoperative Use
February 12, 2010 9:07 am | 3M Health Care | Product Releases | CommentsStudies show antiseptic reduces 99.5 percent of S. aureus in nares February 15, 2010 Addressing the rising concern about surgical site infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), 3M introduces the 3M™ Skin and Nasal Antiseptic (Povidone-Iodine Solution 5% w/w (0.
LISTED UNDER: Patient Prep ProductsSurgery Anti-Fatigue Mats With Add-On Ergonomic Riser
January 29, 2010 5:56 am | Medicus Health | Product Releases | CommentsMedicus Health offers our new Surgery Anti-Fatigue Mat with Ergonomic Riser to help eliminate surgeon and nurse leg/foot fatigue while standing for long hours on hard surfaces during long cases. This wide, comfortable platform with mat is available in three different height increments and two different lengths, and features: Risers that easily stack on top of one another to help compensate for different table heights.
LISTED UNDER: Absorbent MatsTall ¾-Size Container
January 22, 2010 6:25 am | Aesculap, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe JN744, an 8 inch, ¾ size container, is the latest addition to Aesculap’s SterilContainer™ System. This system features: Suitability for containerizing tall power drill sets, multiple stacked instrument baskets or Rongeur/Kerrison bone punches that are secured in the Aesculap JF120R Storage Frame.
LISTED UNDER: Sterilization ContainersSurgical Instrument And Scope Cleaner
January 20, 2010 6:30 am | Ruhof Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThis super-concentrate cleaning solution features a proven multi-enzyme formula for an advanced surgical instrument and scope cleaner January 20, 2010 Endozime® Extreme Power combines the power of a super-concentrate with the performance of Ruhof’s proven multi-enzyme formula to create the ultimate surgical instrument and scope cleaner.
LISTED UNDER: Cleaning SolutionsInstrument Wetting Agent And Pre-Cleaning Gel
January 20, 2010 6:25 am | Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsJanuary 20, 2010 Spectrum Surgical Instruments Corp. introduces Spectra-Moist® instrument wetting agent and pre-cleaning gel. Clinically developed to prevent blood from drying on surgical instruments, Spectra-Moist® safely and effectively dissolves blood and fat, promotes easier and faster processing, and reduces instrument staining and damage.
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