What Are The Best Practices To Use URS Forceps
URS Forceps are widely used by surgeons all around the world. In fact, they play a huge role in Urology. However, surgeons must follow some safe practices for using URS forceps. What are these practices? Keep reading and you’ll find out.
Make sure the URS
Forceps are sterile
While this can seem to be a simple measure, it
is a critical one. Prior to use, URS forceps must be sterilized. Outside the
box, a chemical indicator should be placed. If the pack has been subjected to
the sterilization process, the color can change.
However, this does not imply that the products are sterile. Inside the box, there is a chemical sensor or integrator that must adjust in order for the package to reach the correct SAL or Sterility Assurance Level and to be deemed sterile. If the integrator is absent or has not changed its color, the kit should be deemed unsterile and should not be used.
Check the grade
level of the URS Forceps
Examine the URS forceps to ensure that they are
constructed from surgical-grade stainless steel material. They must not be of
single-use or floor-grade material. Sometimes, floor-grade instruments are
mixed in by manufacturers because they look alike. To distinguish them,
surgical-grade URS forceps are normally labeled with the brand name, item
number, and country of origin. When using a single-use piece, never use
floor-grade URS forceps.
Cross-training is
also essential
In the event of an accident or a scheduling
issue, you can become invaluable by practicing techniques in other specialist
fields. Furthermore, as human costs become scarcer, knowing various procedures
of using urology disposables can become the norm at most facilities. Working in the
sterile production department will help you learn about URS devices. It will
also help you in studying and assisting in various situations that can ensure
you appreciate their applicability and usefulness.
Follow best practices for cleaning URS forceps
To remove excess and gross bioburden,
point-of-use cleaning of URS forceps in the operation theater is essential.
This helps with sterile cleaning and extends the life of URS forceps. Perhaps
notably, it helps to avoid healthcare-associated diseases.
After the surgical operation, a non-aerosol
detergent must be used immediately to clean the URS instruments. When washing
the URS forceps, do not use sodium chloride. This will cause rusting, staining,
and pitting of the URS instrumentation, finally destroying it.
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