Filthy surgical instruments: a threat in America's operating rooms (2014)

Re:Filthy surgical instruments: a threat in America's operat... by Havoc on Sunday September 01, 2019 @12:50AM (#20850520)

So what's the plan on prions? If an autoclave doesn't kill it it must be near immortal.

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Re:Filthy surgical instruments: a threat in America's operat... by totallynotcool on Sunday September 01, 2019 @01:36AM (#20850649)

All instruments used on prion pts must be destroyed dead stop. They don't even get reprocessed/cleaned. Place in a bio bag and send them off.

A few years ago there was an issue with this in Germany

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Re:Filthy surgical instruments: a threat in America's operat... by brianpgordon on Sunday September 01, 2019 @01:13AM (#20850583)

Nuke it with lye. Nothing survives lye, even nonliving germs like prions.

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Re:Filthy surgical instruments: a threat in America's operat... by totallynotcool on Sunday September 01, 2019 @01:43AM (#20850668)

Problem with lye is it may cause pitting in metallic surfaces which is a problem because it gives bioburden something to grab hold to, thus harder to clean. Not only that but some sets contain a mix of metals and lye can cause those coatings to be removed.

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