The spread of harmful germs and infections is quite common in hospitals and medical facilities. Hence, certain guidelines have been outlined to exercise control over infection and prevention of serious injuries, infections, and illnesses during surgical procedures. This presentation can throw more light on the matter.

1. THE USES AND PRECAUTIONS OF HANDLING SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

2. INTRODUCTION
The spread of harmful germs and infections is quite common in hospitals and
medical facilities. Therefore, certain guidelines have been outlined for all
hospitals and medical facilities to follow in order to prevent serious injuries,
infections, and illnesses during surgical procedures.

3. NEEDLES AND SHARP SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS: USES AND CARE

4. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
While handling surgical instruments, all healthcare professionals must adhere
strictly to the Safety and Prevention Act. It is also crucial to keep a proper record
of occupational injuries and illnesses. The record or log should be comprised of
the following at the least:
BRAND OF THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT
TYPE OF THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT
LOCATION OF THE INCIDENT
DESCRIPTION OF THE INCIDENT

5. USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Avoid recapping used needles.
2. All disposable scalpel blades, syringes, needles, and other sharp items must
be placed for disposal in special puncture-resistant containers once used.
3. Don’t manipulate used needles by using both hands.
4. Special care must be taken when undertaking procedures involving multiple
injections with a single needle. The unsheathed needle should be placed in a
location where the possibility of contamination is nil.

6. PRECAUTIONS TO OBSERVE WHILE USING SURGICAL SUPPLIES DURING
OPERATION

7. 1. PROPER HANDLING
One of the most vital aspects to take in to consideration with surgical
instruments is proper handling. Wearing special gloves and becoming
acquainted with all the available knowledge of each surgical tool is a must.
2. PROPER CLEANING
All surgical instruments should be systematically cleaned by scrubbing them
thoroughly with soap and water. Special medicated detergent solutions can also
be used.

8. 3. GLOVES FOR HANDLING
It is important for surgeons and nurses to wear gloves while handling medical
instruments during a surgical procedure. This will help decrease the chances of
infections.
4. PROPER DISPOSAL
Single-use disposable instruments, like syringes and scalpels are meant to be
used only once. Therefore, after using these for a procedure, proper discarding
techniques must be strictly followed.

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