Equipment sterilization is a key aspect of lowering the infection rate and improving outcomes at an ambulatory surgery center. At Becker’s ASC 21st Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, ...

Aseptic technique is a collection of medical practices and procedures that helps protect patients from dangerous germs. Bacteria, viruses, and microorganisms are everywhere, so using aseptic technique ...

The sterile insect technique is an environmentally-friendly insect pest control method involving the mass-rearing and sterilization, using radiation, of a target pest, followed by the systematic ...

The techniques used to clean and sterilize flexible ureteroscopes leave behind contamination including debris, residue, and bacteria, according to a new study. Researchers concluded that these ...

State public health officials have shut down a Lewes ear, nose and throat medical practice after they couldn't confirm if proper sterilization techniques were being followed. The state Department of ...

Aseptic technique is a set of practices that healthcare professionals use to protect patients and themselves from infection. It includes the use of sterile gloves and gowns during surgery. Aseptic ...