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  2. Aseptic processing - Wikipedia

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    Equipment used in aseptic processing of food and beverages must be sterilized before processing and remain sterile during processing. [1] When designing aseptic processing equipment there are six basic requirements to consider: the equipment must have the capability of being cleaned thoroughly, it must be able to be sterilized with steam, chemicals, or high-temperature water, sterilization ...

  3. Asepsis - Wikipedia

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    While all members of the surgical team should demonstrate good aseptic technique, it is the role of the scrub nurse or surgical technologist to set up and maintain the sterile field. [ 13 ] [ 14 ] To prevent cross-contamination of patients, instruments are sterilized through autoclaving or by using disposable equipment; suture material or ...

  4. Urinary catheterization - Wikipedia

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    This can be performed by the patient four to six times a day, using a clean technique. Nurses use a sterile technique to perform intermittent catheterization in hospital settings. For patients with neurogenic bladder due to spinal cord injury, intermittent catheterization (IC) is a standard method for bladder emptying.

  5. Sterilization (microbiology) - Wikipedia

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    A curette in sterile packaging. Instruments that have undergone sterilization can be maintained in such condition by containment in sealed packaging until use. Aseptic technique is the act of maintaining sterility during procedures.

  6. Circumcision surgical procedure - Wikipedia

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    Circumcision surgical procedure in males involves either a conventional "cut and stitch" surgical procedure or use of a circumcision instrument or device.In the newborn period (less than 2 months of age), almost all circumcisions are done by generalist practitioners using one of three surgical instruments.

  7. Sterilization (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    The Essure procedure was one such transluminal sterilization technique. In this procedure, polyethylene terephthalate fiber inserts were placed into the fallopian tubes, eventually inducing scarring and occlusion of the tubes. [2] In April 2018, the FDA restricted the sale and use of Essure. On July 20, 2018, Bayer announced they would end ...

  8. Central sterile services department - Wikipedia

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    Sterile dental instruments from hospital central supply (barcoded label indicating sterilization date, expiry date and contents). The central sterile services department (CSSD), also called sterile processing department (SPD), sterile processing, central supply department (CSD), or central supply, is an integrated place in hospitals and other health care facilities that performs sterilization ...

  9. Mitrofanoff procedure - Wikipedia

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    A washout, also called an irrigation, [31] is performed by pushing saline or sterile water into the channel using a syringe connected to a catheter. [31] The water is pulled back out when the syringe is withdrawn and the process is repeated until the mucus is cleared. [ 31 ]