FLOOR SUCTION DEVICES TO CLEAN UP LIQUIDS WHICH FLOOD THE FLOOR DURING ARTHROSCOPIES

We're trying to find an affordable alternative to using laundry to soak up the liquid which overflows onto the floor during arthroscopies. We use the drapes with the pockets already but many of the surgeons can't seem to keep the water to a minimum. How are people soaking up the water on the OR floor during and after arthroscopic procedures?

Started by: Stuart Katz (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Exec. Officer) at December 15, 2009 (1:12 pm)

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We try as much as possible to use an item call "puddlevac". We may use more than one per case and try to strategically place them where the most fluid can be collected.

Susan C. (OR Manager/Supervisor) at December 15, 2009 (4:19 pm)

AQUAVAC-S by ARTHROPLASTICS. Advantages: It is durable and can be reused. Disadvantage: It isn't super easy to clean. My staff have evaluated many and prefer this mat to all of the rest, especially for the high fluid volume users.

Karole Kent (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Exec. Officer) at December 18, 2009 (3:25 pm)

Many thanks. We'll look for these.

Stuart Katz (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Exec. Officer) at December 22, 2009 (1:41 pm)

The best method for us at a previous facility happen to be a combination of the "Water Bug" along with Stryker's Neptune. If you have the budget, great combo!

Hector Robles (OR Manager/Supervisor) at January 18, 2010 (9:48 pm)

We also have used the puddlevac with great success in the past.

Gill C. (Op suite clinical co-ordinator, N.Z.)

Gill Cowlishaw (OR Manager/Supervisor) at January 18, 2010 (11:01 pm)

Our surgeons were using a disposable floor mat which was expensive. We now use the Puddle Vacs and they work great. Still the surgeons ask for their mats but, we are withholding from them.

N. W. (OR Manager/Supervisor) at February 11, 2010 (11:43 pm)

I am a huge fan of the product by Sandell. It's an orange pad that absorbs the water like magic and leaves nothing behind. You pic up the pad and toss in the trash after the case. You place right underneath wear the surgeons stands and it collects the water as it falls. No puddling. Also, it saftey value assist in preventing slips and falls. The cost is actually cheaper than the puddle vacs.

Carmen Sierrra (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Exec. Officer) at February 21, 2010 (10:15 am)

We use the puddle guppies also. We may use more than one depending on the case. They work great and keep the fluid to a minumum.

John Harper (Administrator/Director/Manager/Owner/Executive Officer) at February 23, 2010 (4:45 pm)

We use the Neptune along with the Water Bug.
Our Stryker rep worked out a deal for us where we did not need to make a capital equipment purchase. We purchase the disposables and the units live here! The staff and the docs love the Neptune system!!!

KIM D. (Other) at March 9, 2010 (9:32 am)

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