Ranganathan Duraisamy

Surgical technologist by profession, blogging as a passion, and created blogs to educate juniors, other professionals in the field of Anaesthesia and surgery. https://surgicaltechie.com/ranganathan-duraisamys-message/

How to sterilize the cable and Transducer ?

How to sterilize the cable and Transducer ?

Routine maintenance has been designed to operate continuously with proper maintenance procedures and periodical checking. In order to ensure better performance and safety, routine maintenance should be performed. How to sterilize the cable and Transducer? Leads, sensors, and probes should be carefully checked for any signs of damage. Damaged leads should be replaced. Do not […]

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How to use Sodium hypochlorite in hospital

How to use sodium hypochlorite

Sodium Hypochlorite Usage in Disinfection which exhibits broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity and widely used in healthcare facilities in a variety of settings. Sodium hypochlorite solution preparation formula Usually diluted in water depending on its intended use. “Strong chlorine solution” with 0.5% solution of hypochlorite (containing approximately 5000 ppm free chlorine) used for disinfecting areas contaminated with

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Peritoneal and Cardiac Catheter 

The slit valves in Heyer-Schulte peritoneal and cardiac catheters control the pressure for the entire shunting system. The slit valves consist of four individual slits precisely placed in the catheter near the distal tip. All peritoneal and cardiac catheters are available in three pressures low, medium and high. For easy identification, catheters are marked with

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Types of light source lamps in Medical field

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The light source Different types of light source lamps in Medical field will be discussed in these topics. One of the advantages of the laparoscopy that of obtaining a virtually micro-surgical view compared to that obtained by laparotomy. Whereas in fact at present, this view has become Opto-electronics. Quality of the image obtained very much

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Ventricular Catheters in Neurosurgery and Types

ventricular catheter

Heyer-Schulte ventricular catheters incorporate tantalum-impregnated tips to aid in determining exact positioning by x-ray examination. The accurate placement and sizes of holes to permit unobstructed drainage determined as a result of many years of clinical evaluation.  MPF VENTRICULAR CATHETER (Multi-Perforated Flange)  Many small holes on the underside of the silicone flanges strain fluid as it

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Arterial Cannulation procedure

arterial line

Arterial cannulation procedure follows the technique of insertion of cannula inside the artery for the sampling and blood pressure monitoring Arterial line: Indications Continuous blood pressure monitoring in shock and critically ill patients especially in the presence of marked peripheral vasoconstriction. Frequent arterial blood sampling. ABG- Arterial blood gas analysis The technique of radial artery

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How to make safe zone in Operating Room

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In operation room department-the special world to healthcare worker and ancillary workers working inside. Everyone inside responsible for maintaining safety zone in operating room How to make safe zone in Operating Room Maintaining of Triage for all the systemic working cycle in healthcare system. Backup option for all the emergency situation Equipment Certified personnel or

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Elevator used in surgery and Types

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The periosteal elevator is an instrument with handle and elevation angled or straight blade used to elevate the periosteum and used in surgery. Periosteum from the bone like farabeuf elevator Farabeuf elevator The instrument with handle, thumb rest with groove and blade, handle with serrated groove for grips to the surgeon while using. Blade with

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Plaster of Paris Application in Orthopedic

Plaster of Paris application in the orthopedic for stabilization and immobilization of the fractured bone. Chemical Formula of plaster of Paris CaSO4.1/2  H2O Hemihydrated salt of calcium sulfate The Exothermic reaction takes place in the formation of hard POP application. For plaster of paris formula Plaster of Paris with chemical formula  CaSO4.1/2  H2O contact with

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Sterilization of Bronchoscopy | Disinfection

sterilization of Bronchoscopy

Sterilization of bronchoscopy and disinfection reduces the risk of infection and infiltration of microorganisms, but not the active bacteria and viruses. Fiber optic bronchoscope disinfection with 2% glutaraldehyde and peracetic acid Sterilization kills all microbes including spores and viruses see here for the process of sterilization The Fiberoptic Bronchoscope instruments sterilized to reduce the infection.

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