Maintenance methods of ophthalmic scissors in Xi'an Xijing Hospital
Ophthalmic scissors are commonly used in ophthalmic surgery. Correct use and maintenance can extend their service life and ensure the smooth operation. The following will introduce the maintenance methods of ophthalmic scissors in Xi'an Xijing Hospital from four aspects: cleaning, disinfection, storage and inspection.
clean
Cleaning is the first step in maintaining ophthalmic scissors. After using the ophthalmic scissors, clean the dirt and residues on their surfaces. First, flush the surface of the scissors with flowing water to clean the visible blood stains, mucus and other substances. Then immerse the ophthalmic scissors in warm water, and gently brush the surface and interior of the scissors with a soft bristle brush to ensure that all parts of the scissors can be cleaned* Then wash the scissors with clean water to ensure that there is no residue.
When cleaning the scissors, care should be taken to avoid using overheated water to avoid damaging the coating on the surface of the scissors. In addition, when cleaning the scissors, avoid using cleaning agents with strong acidity and alkalinity to avoid damaging the surface of the scissors. After cleaning, wipe the ophthalmic scissors with clean gauze or paper towel and place them in a ventilated and dry place.
Disinfection
Disinfection is an important step in maintaining ophthalmic scissors. Before using ophthalmic scissors, effective disinfection must be carried out to kill bacteria and viruses and prevent surgical infection. Eye scissors can be sterilized by moist heat sterilization method, or chemical disinfectant.
The moist heat sterilization method is to put the ophthalmic scissors into the high-pressure steam preheated to 121 ° C, the steam temperature and pressure must meet the specified standard, and keep it for a certain time to ensure that all bacteria and viruses inside the scissors are killed. The chemical disinfectant can be selected to meet the national standard, and the disinfection operation can be carried out according to the instructions.
storage
Storage is the key to the maintenance of ophthalmic scissors. When storing scissors, avoid contact with other metal substances to avoid scratches and oxidation. The place where ophthalmic scissors are stored should be dry and ventilated, with appropriate temperature, and avoid direct sunlight and humid environment. At the same time, the scissors shall not be impacted and squeezed during storage to avoid deformation and damage.
When storing ophthalmic scissors, they should also be marked, and the type, specification, disinfection date and other information of the scissors should be recorded clearly, so as to facilitate timely viewing and use. In addition, the containers for storing scissors should be kept clean and cleaned regularly to keep the scissors clean.
inspect
Regular inspection of ophthalmic scissors is an important part of maintenance. Before using the scissors, carefully check the overall condition of the scissors to ensure that they are intact. Check whether the scissors are deformed, damaged, oxidized, loose screws, sharp cuts and residues.
If the scissors are found to be abnormal, such as deformation and damage, they should be replaced in time. At the same time, regularly check whether the cutting line of the scissors is normal. If there are passivation or irregular cutting lines, repair or replace them in time.
summary
The maintenance methods of ophthalmic scissors in Xi'an Xijing Hospital mainly include cleaning, disinfection, storage and inspection. The correct maintenance method can extend the service life of ophthalmic scissors and ensure the smooth operation. Therefore, medical staff should strictly follow the operating specifications when using and maintaining ophthalmic scissors to ensure the safety and effect of the operation.
