Tourniquets used in everyday medical care may contribute to cross-contamination between patients. While the idea of a tourniquet to most people brings to mind a serious, traumatic wound, tourniquets are frequently used throughout healthcare settings. Reusable tourniquets are used to locate a vein for a blood draw or IV. If you have had a blood … Continued
The US Food and Drug Association (FDA) is alerting the healthcare industry about the danger of surgical staplers used for internal operative procedures. What Makes a Medical Stapler? Most people are familiar with office staplers. A depressed lever inserts a staple that holds paper together. Construction staplers do a similar job on other industrial materials. … Continued