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“How I take care of my Uro instruments ”. Dr Ashok Pandit MS MCh Mangala Kidney Foundation MANGALORE. Its like taking care of your Wife !!!. Selection – opt for a reputed Brand Use – with care ( if possible don’t share ! ) Wash and clean – yourself Sterilization Maintainance
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“How I take care of my Uro instruments ” Dr Ashok PanditMS MCh Mangala Kidney Foundation MANGALORE
Its like taking care of your Wife !!! Selection – opt for a reputed Brand Use – with care ( if possible don’t share ! ) Wash and clean – yourself Sterilization Maintainance Storage
Intra-op care Use an adequate sized instrument trolley Do not pile instruments Avoid mid-air transfer of scopes Grasp the telescope securely
Intra-op care ….. Secure Scope to patient drape Do not activate energy source whilst probe tip is within the scope. Be Gentle at all times !
cleaning Use proper brushes Flush all channels Dry the instrument – Air dryer ? Lay them on a separate trolley after wash Inspect instruments , specially scopes before and after.
Storage Original container with soft sponge Cabinet – preferably with Glass front . Have a “ System ” Be careful when closing the lid of container / suitcase.
Sterilzation Glutaraldehyde – brand, tray size ETO Formalin Chamber
Maintainance Oil the joints Clean telescope lens Change stop-cocks / nipples “ most are low maintainance ”
Scrub Nurse / Assistant Needs to know the instruments and your technique thoroughly
Are you a “ Transporter ” ? Special considerations
“ Instrument care is from case to the case, to case ! ” Dr G GLaxmanPrabhu