Six Surface Disinfection Concepts
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By: OSD Staff
Published: 3/31/2015
Editor's Note
A few caveats with this tip:
PURPLE HAZE
Why Would You Swirl a Marker Into a Clear Liquid?
When we have more than one clear liquid on the sterile field, including one that's not to be injected — usually a topical of some sort — we eliminate any possibility of a mix-up by swirling a surgical marker in the non-injectable fluid. That turns it purple and eliminates any potential confusion. An example: a nasal spray like Afrin, which is used during ear, nose, and throat surgery to improve visualization of the airway and to minimize post-operative bleeding.
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