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2. Central sterile services department - Wikipedia

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   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 and other actions on medical devices, equipment and consumables; for ...

3. Healthcare Sterile Processing Association - Wikipedia

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   US$7.61 million [2] Website. myhspa .org. The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA), formerly International Association of Health Central Service Material Management (IAHSCMM), [3] is a professional association which represents healthcare Central Service (CS) professionals, and is based in Chicago, Illinois with over 48,000 [4 ...

4. Aseptic Technique: Uses, Benefits, and Complications - Healthline

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   Outlook. Healthcare professionals use the aseptic technique to prevent contamination from pathogens like bacteria and viruses. It involves applying the strictest rules during medical procedures to ...

5. What Is Aseptic Technique? Purpose, What's Involved, and More

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   3 min read. 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 ...

6. Aseptic processing - Wikipedia

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   Aseptic processing is a processing technique wherein commercially thermally sterilized liquid products (typically food or pharmaceutical) are packaged into previously sterilized containers under sterile conditions to produce shelf-stable products that do not need refrigeration. [1] Aseptic processing has almost completely replaced in-container ...

7. Skin Culture: Purpose, Procedure, and Risks - Healthline

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   open sore that isn’t healing correctly. fungal infection. Some conditions that may require a skin culture include: impetigo, a common skin infection that’s caused by strep or staph bacteria ...

8. Fine Needle Aspiration Procedure: What to Expect - WebMD

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   A lump may be felt during a doctor's examination. Or it may be discovered on an imaging test such as: CT scan; ... because sterile techniques and equipment are used for all fine needle aspirations.

9. What is a Surgical Technologist? - WebMD

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   The surgical technologist brings you into the operating room. They’ll take you to the table, make sure you’re comfortable, and cover you with sterile drapes. Surgical techs also clean and ...