Surgical Instruments: Tips for Care and Water Quality

Sponsored by Aesculap

Credits CA:2.0, CBSPD:2.0, HSPA:2.0, NCCT:2.0

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About this Course

High-quality water and steam are essential to the safe and effective reprocessing of surgical instruments. Impurities can lead to instrument damage, sterilizer malfunction, corroded piping, and increased risk of surgical site infections. Adhering to evidence-based standards ensures optimal cleaning, extends instrument life, and safeguards patient outcomes.

This educational program will explain the importance of meticulous surgical instrument handling beginning at the point of use to mitigate contamination and preserve instrument integrity. The significance of water and steam quality in the perioperative setting will be discussed and the critical physical, chemical, and microbial indicators for maintaining optimal water and steam quality in sterile processing will be highlighted.

Course Fee: $5

Learning Objectives

  • Describe how proper instrument handling helps reduce the risk of patient surgical site infection.
  • Explain why water and steam quality is important to CSD and the OR.
  • Identify the important factors to monitor water and steam quality.

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